CHARLESTON, Ill. (WCIA) — A Charleston Police officer was disarmed during a well-being check, resulting in a man shooting himself on Saturday.

At approximately 1:07 a.m. on Jan. 25, Charleston Police officers were dispatched to the 200 block of W Lincoln Ave. to conduct a well-being check on a 22-year-old male subject who called 911 requesting immediate assistance. Upon arrival, officers attempted to identify the issues.

Charleston Police said in their statement, “during the course of this investigation, a rapidly evolving event took place where a CPD Officer was disarmed. Preliminary investigation indicated the individual became in possession of this firearm and discharged the firearm towards himself.”

Charleston Fire Department EMS personnel arrived on scene to provide aid and transport the man for treatment. He was later pronounced dead at the hospital. No officers were injured during the incident.

The Charleston Police Department requested the assistance of the Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Zone 5 to investigate this incident. The investigation is currently ongoing and law enforcement officials are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.

In their press release, Charleston Police said that this is an isolated incident and that there is no threat to the safety of the community. Any additional inquiries are asked to be directed to the Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigations (Zone 5).