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The body of a missing Chicago firefighter was found Sunday in a rural area near Baraboo, Wis. He died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities said.

David Scott Welch was found in a wooded area not far from where his parked truck was spotted, according to the Sauk County coroner’s office.

The 46-year-old lieutenant sent a despondent e-mail to friends and relatives May 22 before driving away in his truck.