A man died in police custody early Wednesday morning after sustaining a fall during a struggle with officers at a Joliet gas station, authorities said.
Officers with the Joliet Police Department responded to the Shell gas station, 401 S. Larkin Ave., after a man called 911 reporting that someone had pulled a gun on him and was trying to kill him, police said.
At around 4:25 a.m., officers with the Joliet Police Department responded to the Shell gas station, 401 S. Larkin Ave., after a man called 911 reporting that someone had pulled a gun on him and was trying to kill him, police said. Officers located the caller, a 39-year-old man, who was exhibiting erratic behavior and may have been under the influence of some sort of substance, according to authorities.
Officers did locate the individual's vehicle, which became damaged after striking a fence nearby. Per department policy, the officers involved in the death have been placed on administrative leave.Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weekly
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