Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Andrew Roselius
Gender : Male
Age : 37
Race : White
Date : 09/01/2024
Location : Unknown
City : Sheldon
County : Iroquois
State : Illinois
Agency : Newton County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) :Brandon Schreiber
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during pursuit
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 09/01/2024, Newton County Sheriff's deputies pursued Andrew Roselius, 37, who was allegedly driving with a hostage. The chase began in Iroquois County, Illinois, crossed into Newton County, Indiana, and returned to Illinois, ending at the intersection of U.S. Route 24 and Concord Road in Sheldon. Roselius exited the vehicle and exchanged gunfire with officers. Deputy Brandon Schreiber was critically wounded, and Roselius was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities later confirmed no hostage was found in the vehicle.
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The Illinois State Police are leading the investigation into this incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 12/05/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/newton-county-chase-shooting-2024
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/roselius-shootout-incident
https://www.foxnews.com/us/indiana-suspect-chase-hostage-shooting
