Man Dies in Police Custody in Joliet

A 39-year-old man died in police custody early Wednesday morning following an incident at a Shell gas station in Joliet, where he had called 911 claiming someone was trying to kill him. Upon arrival, officers found the man displaying erratic behavior, suspected to be under the influence of a substance. During attempts to detain him, he fell to the ground and lost consciousness, prompting officers to administer Narcan, which briefly revived him before he was taken to a hospital where he later died. Investigators found no evidence supporting his claims of a gun threat, although his damaged vehicle was discovered nearby, having struck a fence and a tree. The involved officers have been placed on administrative leave, and the incident is under investigation by the Will Grundy Major Crimes Task Force. The man's identity and cause of death will be determined by the Will County Coroner's Office.