Charleston officer found dead Sunday
Staff Report
Issue date: 6/9/09 Section: News
Charleston police officer Scott P. Lindecker, 33, was found dead at his home, located at 1621 Jackson Avenue, Sunday evening.
Coles County Coroner Ed Schneirs said that Lindecker's death was caused by a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Schneirs said that there is nothing suspicious about Lindecker's death.
Lindecker's body has been taken to the Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Drive.
The information regarding the wake and funeral is not yet available.
Mayor Inyart and Charleston police chief Mark Jenkins were not available for comment.
Coles County Coroner Ed Schneirs said that Lindecker's death was caused by a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Schneirs said that there is nothing suspicious about Lindecker's death.
Lindecker's body has been taken to the Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Drive.
The information regarding the wake and funeral is not yet available.
Mayor Inyart and Charleston police chief Mark Jenkins were not available for comment.
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