Detectives investigating the murder of 52-year-old David Hugh Murphy at a house in Glenwherry, near Ballymena say he was shot twice with a shotgun.
Mr Murphy’s body was found by a neighbour at Glenholme farm on Church Road at around 1pm yesterday afternoon.
The murder has been widely condemned by politicians.
Detective Chief Inspector Geoff Boyce said their enquiries are continuing and he is continuing to appeal for anyone who has information which may assist their investigation to call the non-emergency number 101 quoting reference 544 of 19/02/19.
Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.