A Sheridan man committed suicide before cops served him with a warrant, police say – Shaw Local

Authorities said Friday that a Sheridan man who was scheduled to serve an arrest warrant Thursday shot himself and died.

The Illinois State Police Division 1 Criminal Investigation Division is investigating the officer’s death at the officer’s request La Salle County Sheriff’s office. In a news release, state police said sheriff’s deputies were executing an arrest warrant in connection with an investigation into “internet crimes against children” at a residence at 4300 East 2175th Road in Sheridan.

“Deputies responded to the home and made contact with the suspect,” state police said. “While officers were attempting to place the suspect into custody, the suspect grabbed a firearm from the residence and fired a self-inflicted gunshot to the head. Deputies did not fire any shots.

“Deputies immediately performed life-saving measures on the suspect until emergency medical services arrived. The suspect died as a result of his injuries.”

An autopsy was scheduled for Friday in McLean County. Once the investigation is complete, ISP will present the case to the La Salle County State’s Attorney’s Office. No additional information was available, state police said.