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Eddy L. Nelson
United States · Aged 48 · Died 05/09/2001
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Suicide
Eddy L. Nelson was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, ending a 48-hour manhunt. Nelson was suspected of killing one man and wounding two others. Multiple agencies had descended on Rock Cut State Park, where Nelson was believed to be hiding out. Nelson was reportedly seen by an officer near Perryville Road and Highway 173. Police said the officer made eye contact with and trained his shotgun on Nelson, but did not fire. Nelson disappeared. Shortly after that, an officer reported hearing a "single distinct gunshot" coming from the same area. Police said Beloit officer Tracy Summers and bloodhound Tucker found Nelson's body at around 12:45 p.m. in a field about 100 yards south of Illinois 173. According to police, officers found a .357 caliber revolver nearby
Alleged responsible partyBeloit Police Department, Winnebago County Sheriff's Office, Rockford Police Department, U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation, Loves Park Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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