Authorities on Friday identified a man who allegedly shot and killed himself after barricading himself inside a home and shooting at police officers Wednesday night in North Andover.
The man was identified as Sean Deadder, 36, of North Andover, Sharyn Lubas, a spokesperson for the Essex district attorney’s office, said in an email.
North Andover police responded about 9:50 p.m. to a call from residents on Waverly Road reporting that a family member was armed and “experiencing a mental health episode,” the Globe reported. The man allegedly fired at responding officers and injured one when he struck a police cruiser, which resulted in “metal shards striking him in the head,” police said.
The officer was treated at Lawrence General Hospital and released, the Globe reported. A SWAT team was called in, and residents in the area were told to shelter in place.
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Deadder allegedly refused commands to leave the home and fired rounds out the front door and rear windows of the home, the Globe reported. Several hours later, he died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to authorities.
Tonya Alanez of the Globe staff contributed to this report.
Adam Sennott can be reached at adam.sennott@globe.com.