A Sheridan man killed himself before officers could serve the warrant, police say – local Shaw

A Sheridan man who was on the verge of serving an arrest warrant Thursday shot himself and died, authorities said Friday.

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

“Deputies entered the residence and made contact with the suspect,” state police said. “While deputies were attempting to arrest the suspect, the suspect took a firearm located in the residence and shot him in the head. The deputies did not fire any shots.

“Deputies immediately attempted life-saving measures on the suspect until emergency medical services arrived. The suspect died from his injuries.”

An autopsy was scheduled to be performed Friday in McLean County. Upon completion of its investigation, ISP will present the case to the La Salle County Prosecutor’s Office. No additional information is available, state police said.