ANSONIA, Ohio -- Residents in the Darke County village of Ansonia are mourning the death of Police Chief Larry Hoffman.

The 56-year-old Hoffman was found dead late Thursday night inside the police headquarters on West Canal Street after he failed to answer his radio.

Darke County Deputy Detective Sgt. Mark Whittaker confirmed Friday morning that the sheriff's department and the Darke County Coroner's Office are investigating Hoffman's death. Whittaker said, "Evidence found at the scene indicates that the chief died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound."

Funeral services will be Wednesday morning at 10:30 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Frenchtown. Burial with police honors will follow in the Holy Family Church Cemetery.

Calling hours will be Tuesday from 3-8 p.m. at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home at 1000 N. Broadway in Greenville.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.oliverfloyd.com.

Hoffman, a well-respected law enforcement officer since the early '70s, had spent many years on the Ansonia police department and served as chief for many years. He also worked as a corrections officer with the Darke County Sheriff's Department and as a 911 dispatcher.

Hoffman and his wife Judy, just celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on Nov. 12. They have two adult children.

Steve.Baker@WHIOTV.com