Man dies after being shot by deputy during SWAT standoff in Chicago suburb
A man is dead after a SWAT standoff in northwest suburban Crystal Lake, the McHenry County Sheriff's Office confirmed.
The office said it began as a domestic dispute in the 300 block of Briarwood Road just before 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
The County's SWAT and Hostage Negotiation Team were called after deputies said an armed man barricaded himself inside a house.
When talks between the man and the hostage negotiation team fell apart, gunfire rang out. The man later died.
The McHenry County Coroner's Office identified the man as 46-year-old Darrick Lawrence of Crystal Lake. An autopsy is scheduled for Friday.
The sheriff's office did not make it clear who fired their weapons but said it was a "deputy-involved shooting."
The investigation has since been turned over to the Major Investigation Assistance Team in conjunction with the McHenry County State's Attorney's Office. Interviews and evidence, including a review of body-worn camera footage, will all be conducted by the investigation team.
The sheriff's office said they will provide updates as they become available.