An Illinois man fatally shot himself after stealing an officer’s weapon in the early hours of Saturday.
The 22-year-old man called 911 at around 1 a.m. seeking help. When a responding officer arrived at the home, the man managed to disarm him.
“During the course of this investigation, a rapidly evolving event took place where a CPD officer was disarmed,” the Charleston Police Department said.
“Preliminary investigation indicates the individual became in possession of this firearm and discharged the firearm toward himself.”
The man was transported to a hospital where he was declared dead.
“No officers were injured during the incident,” police said.
The incident is being investigated by the Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigations.
