Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Daniel W. Curtin Sr.
Gender : Male
Age : 72
Race : White
Date : 03/30/2025
Location : 600 block of Chartres Street
City : La Salle
County : La Salle
State : Illinois
Agency : La Salle Police Department
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Daniel W. Curtin Sr., 72, was reported suicidal and armed at a home on Chartres Street in La Salle. Police established a perimeter and evacuated neighbors. Curtin exited the home several times while brandishing a handgun, fired into the air, and later fired out of a window at officers. Around 4:00 p.m., he pointed a gun at police outside, and an officer opened fire, killing him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2025/03/31/la-salle-man-who-was-shot-killed-during-standoff-identified-by-coroners-office/
https://www.25newsnow.com/2025/03/30/police-resolve-standoff-near-la-salle-peru-township-high-school/
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/lasalle-standoff-police-fatally-shoot-armed-person
