The head of the Special Investigations Unit has decided all evidence points to suicide in the death of 42-year-old Chelmsford man Michael Karchie.
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SIU director John A. Sutherland said in a news release no charges will be laid against Sudbury police officers who had the area around the house secured when Karchie suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the head.
The SIU investigation confirmed that at approximately 10:40 pm Oct. 2, police responded to a domestic dispute in Chelmsford.
Officers were securing the area around the residence when Karchie opened his side door. When a police officer identified himself to Karchie, Karchie slammed the door without responding.
Shortly after, a Â?very loud bangÂ? was heard by officers on the scene.
Officers found KarchieÂ?s dead body inside the residence.
The SIU is automatically called in to investigate any incident where police officers have to draw their weapons and violence is involved.
