A Joliet police lieutenant who had a role in the controversial 2020 in-custody death of Eric Lurry has been placed on administrative leave.

Lt. Jeremy Harrison is on leave amid an investigation by the city’s inspector general, City Manager Beth Beatty said Monday after a meeting of the Joliet City Council.

Beatty would not provide any details on the reasons for Harrison being placed off-duty and said she could not comment on the investigation.

“The investigation is ongoing,” she said. “I don’t know what it will find.”

Police Chief William Evans would not comment and referred questions to Inspector General Stephen DiNolfo.

DiNolfo could not be reached for comment late Monday. He was hired as the city’s inspector general in June .

He is a private attorney and partner with the Nap

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