Crime & Safety

Man Dies After Jumping From Casino Parking Garage

No foul play is suspected, police said.

A 70-year-old Wheaton man died Monday night after jumping from the fifth-floor of the Hollywood Casino parking garage, 43 E. Galena Blvd., police said.

Raymond Shepardson of the 300 block of Illinois Street reportedly jumped from the deck's top floor and landed on Galena Boulevard, according to the Beacon News.

No foul play is suspected in the incident, which happened at around 7:55 p.m. at the casino, police said. Shepardson was pronounced dead at the scene.


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