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Law enforcement deployed multiple resources in their search for Neland, including drones equipped with heat-seeking technology and canines. Despite their efforts, it wasn't until approximately 1:31 a.m., over two hours after the initial pursuit, that Neland was located—deceased in a portable toilet. The apparent cause of death was a self-inflicted gunshot wound, casting a somber pall over the incident.
This delay in discovery underscores the frantic and uncertain nature of high-stakes police pursuits, especially when a suspect is attempting to evade authorities in the dark. The timeline from Neland's escape from the vehicle to the heartbreaking revelation of his death paints a picture of a tragic, unfolding crisis.