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Suspicious death investigation in Chillicothe

Chillicothe Police Dept.A man’s death is being investigated as suspicious in Chillicothe.

According to the Chillicothe Police Department, officers responded Thursday around 9:45 p.m. to 1020 S. Washington Street in reference to an unresponsive individual.

When they arrived officers attempted lifesaving measures on the man until Chillicothe EMS arrived and transported him to Hedrick Medical Center where he was later pronounced dead.

The department said an investigation is currently being conducted with assistance from Livingston County. The man’s name is not yet being released as authorities continue to look into the case.

According to a news release at this time police are looking at two or possibly three individuals in reference to the investigation for involuntary manslaughter, and distribution of a controlled substance.

The department said a woman and a man have been arrested on unrelated drug charges and transported to the Daviess/DeKalb Regional Jail.

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