The Taylorville Police Department reported to Regional Radio News that Saturday, March 9th at approximately 6:15pm, the Taylorville Police Department received a call of a possible suicide at 14 Dalbey Place in Taylorville. Upon arrival, officers located 75 year old William Siemers lying on the ground near a shed behind the residence with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

The Christian County Coroner’s Office and the Taylorville Police Department handled the investigation.