Authorities say police chief killed self
PETERSBURG -- Authorities say a central Illinois police chief has killed himself.
Authorities say Petersburg police Chief Denny Martin shot himself Sunday after an officer came to his home to investigate a disturbance.
Menard County State's Attorney Kenneth Baumgarten says Martin had walked into another room where he was alone. The officer then heard a gunshot.
Sheriff Chuck Jones says the preliminary investigation indicates Martin died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Baumgarten says Illinois State Police are investigating. Authorities would not discuss what might have led to the suicide.
Petersburg is about 20 miles northwest of Springfield.
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