State Police Say Officers Fatally Shot 911 Caller in New Chicago as Coroner Identifies Both Men

Two officers discharged their weapons, with autopsies ruling the caller's death a homicide, the roommate's death natural from cardiac arrest.

Overview

Indiana State Police said two New Chicago officers fired at 64-year-old Benjamin Scott inside a home Saturday after he called 911 about a deceased roommate.
Lake County Coroner identified the roommate as 46-year-old Aaron Onohan and determined he died of acute cardiac arrest, classified as a natural death.
The shooting occurred around 4:30 p.m. in the 200 block of Huber Boulevard after responders arrived about an hour earlier for the initial death report.
A weapon was recovered at the scene, and no officers were injured, according to authorities.
New Chicago officers involved are on paid administrative duty as the state police investigation continues, with findings to be sent to the Lake County Prosecutor.