A shirtless man was shot and killed by cops after he burst into an Illinois senior dwelling facility and began threatening its aged residents with a chainsaw, in response to authorities.
In scenes just like a horror film, the so-far unidentified man was first seen round 8:45 a.m. making an attempt to chop down a tree outdoors the River Glen of St. Charles, an assistant-living facility about an hour west of Chicago, the St. Charles Police Division stated.
“Just before police arrival, witnesses advised the subject had now gained entry to the lobby of the building and began confronting residents with the chainsaw,” the division stated.
Officers tried to “de-escalate the situation,” however “the suspect continued his attempts to use the chainsaw against residents of the building and the officers,” police stated.
Cops tried to tase the shirtless man, “but his attack continued,” the division stated.
“An Officer was then forced to fire his service weapon, striking the suspect,” who was later pronounced lifeless at a close-by hospital, the assertion stated.
No particulars got on the suspect, together with his age or if he had any connection to the middle.
A number of residents of the assisted-living facility and several other officers had been additionally handled on the scene for minor accidents, in response to police.
“We are deeply grateful for the swift action of our team and law enforcement,” the River Glen of St. Charles stated in a press release. “We want to emphasize that our community is secure, and all residents and staff members are safe.”
Illinois State Police are investigating the incident.
