Trial for Man Who Attempted Suicide by Cop Delayed

The trial of Howard Lazarus, the Mundelein man who tried to commit suicide at the hands of Vernon Hills Police, is expected to be delayed until Aug. 19 to allow more time to determine if he will be accepted into a mental health court, reported the Daily Herald.

Lazarus, who is in jail on $100,000 bond, has plead not guilty to the charge of felony aggravated assault, reported Patch. Lazarus was shot by Vernon Hills Police when he entered the station on April 3 to report a traffic accident then drew what appeared to be a gun on an officer.

A hand-written note found in Lazarus' pocket stated in part, “I apologize for placing your officers in this position. I am dying from cancer and couldn’t do the deed myself," reported Patch.