Charleston, IL-(Effingham Radio)- From the Charleston IL Police Department Facebook page:
At around 1:07am on January 25th Charleston Police officers were dispatched to the 200 block of West Lincoln Avenue to conduct a wellness check on a 22 year old male subject who called 911 requesting immediate assistance. Upon arrival, officers attempted to identify the issues.
During the course of the investigation a rapidly evolving event took place where a CPD Officer was disarmed. Preliminary investigation indicates the individual became in possession of this firearm and discharged it toward himself. CFD EMS personnel arrived to render aid and transport the male for treatment.
The male was later pronounced deceased at the hospital. No officers were injured during the incident.
The Charleston Police department requested the assistance of the ISP Division of Criminal Investigations Zone 5 to investigate the incident. The investigation is currently ongoing, and law enforcement officials are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
This is an isolated incident and there is no threat to the safety of the community. Additional inquiries should be directed to the ISP DCI Zone 5.
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