Man shot dead by McHenry County sheriff’s deputy in Crystal Lake-area standoff ID’d

A man who barricaded himself inside a home near Crystal Lake on Thursday before he was shot dead by police has been identified.

The McHenry County Coroner’s Office identified the man as Darrick Lawrence, 46. An autopsy was scheduled Friday, and the coroner’s office is continuing to work with the Major Investigation Assistance Team during the investigation, according to a news release from the coroner’s office.

The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office announced in a late-night news release that a deputy shot and killed an armed man after a standoff with police.

Authorities said they were dispatched about 4:20 p.m. Thursday to the 300 block of Briarwood Road for a domestic disturbance. Deputies made contact with an armed man who authorities said barricaded himself inside the home.

The sheriff’s SWAT and hostage negotiation teams were called to the scene, and the latter “was in active conversation with the suspect in an effort to get him out safely, which proved unsuccessful.”

A “deputy-involved shooting occurred,” and the suspect was later pronounced dead, according to a news release.

An investigation into the shooting has been launched by the MIAT with the McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office, and MIAT will review body-worn camera footage as well as other evidence.

The sheriff’s office had issued a warning Thursday evening for people to avoid the area, and then reported hours later that the situation was resolved.

The company Day’s and Crawford Scrap Metal is listed with the same address as Lawrence. According to a Facebook post made by the company, the business closed March 29. The company’s Facebook page describes the business as the “oldest recycling center in McHenry County.”

Lawrence had two open McHenry County court cases, according to court records. He was cited at the end of March for driving under the influence and driving with a suspended license, records show. Lawrence has another open DUI case from last year, to which he had pleaded not guilty. A lengthy list of previous traffic violations and misdemeanor charges have been filed against Lawrence over the past 25 years. He has previously been charged with public intoxication, disorderly conduct and leaving the scene of a crash in the past 10 years.