Police have not said how the man died, but they say he was upset over his terminal illness.
Chicago man dies in barricade situation
May 31, 2009 (CHICAGO) Police responded to a house in the 3600 block of North Tripp Saturday at approximately 7 a.m. Investigators say a man inside the home was armed and threatening to kill himself. Twelve hours later, police entered the home and found the man dead. He is believed to be in his 60s.