Coal City man dies of suspected heroin overdose

     Grundy County Coroner John W. Callahan along with the Coal City Police Department is investigating the death of a 26-year-old as a result of a suspected heroin overdose early this morning, Monday, Nov. 12.
    Callahan was called to a residence in the 400 block of W. Oak St., for the death of Coal City resident James Lee. There was evidence at the scene that supports the use of heroin.
    There was a female individual from Wilmington that had overdosed but EMS was able to administer drugs and she was transported to the Morris Hospital emergency room. The individual confirmed the use of heroin.
    Callahan said this is a deadly drug and Grundy County is no different from any other county.
    “Through this news release and awareness programs, we hope to try and safe the lives of others,” the coroner stated.
    An autopsy on Lee was completed Monday with toxicology pending.  
    We will update this story as information becomes available.