Chadd Harrison, 25, of Aurora, Illinois, died on October 31, 2015, from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head while riding in a vehicle with two passengers. The incident occurred about 12:30 a.m. as Harrison handled a .45-caliber handgun he believed to be unloaded. According to passengers and the Aurora Police Department investigation, Harrison held the gun to his head and pulled the trigger; his passengers immediately called for help and tried to stop the vehicle, and Harrison was later pronounced dead at a local hospital.

Police concluded the shooting was accidental, found no signs of foul play, and made no arrests. Reports say the passengers’ statements and the investigation indicated Harrison was playing with the firearm and did not know it was loaded; investigators did not identify intoxication or other contributing factors.

Chadd was born May 10, 1990, in Park Ridge, graduated from Waubonsie Valley High School, and worked at Card Dynamics in Romeoville. If anyone knew Chadd or has information about the events that night, please share what you know.