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Breaking news: Man Killed in Officer-Involved Shooting After domestic Dispute in Crystal Lake
Crystal Lake, IL – A domestic dispute escalated into a fatal officer-involved shooting on April 10th in unincorporated Crystal Lake, resulting in the death of 46-year-old Darrick Lawrence. The incident occurred around 4:23 p.m. at a residence on Briarwood Road.
Upon arrival, deputies encountered Lawrence, who was allegedly armed with a rifle.Video evidence captures Lawrence saying, “You wanna die?” as deputies confronted him in a bedroom. Deputies temporarily retreated but remained at the scene to ensure Lawrence’s father could exit the home safely.During this period, Lawrence continued to issue threats, including, “Get the (expletive) out of my house. Right now, or you’re dead.”
Lawrence subsequently discharged his firearm, prompting deputies to withdraw from the residence and await the arrival of SWAT officers. The sheriff’s Hostage Negotiation Team attempted to de-escalate the situation and secure Lawrence’s safe release, but these efforts proved unsuccessful.
After approximately two hours of being barricaded inside the home, Lawrence reportedly opened a front window and fired shots at law enforcement. In response,four officers returned fire,striking Lawrence. He was pronounced dead at the scene. No other individuals sustained injuries.
The sheriff’s office has released video footage of the incident. Multiple firearms, including a shotgun and a rifle, were recovered from the residence.
An independent inquiry into the shooting was conducted by the McHenry County Major Investigation Assistance Team (MIAT) and subsequently reviewed by the McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office. This investigation has concluded, and the four deputies involved have been cleared to return to full duty.The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office issued a statement following the investigation’s completion, stating, “The McHenry county Sheriff’s Office remains committed to transparency and supporting our deputies, our community, and all those affected by this tragic incident.”
The details in this report was provided by the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office.
