A St. Charles Police Department (SCPD) officer fatally shot a shirtless, chainsaw-wielding man who was allegedly threatening an assisted living center Sunday.
Witnesses reported that the suspect was trying to cut down a tree on the property of River Glen of St. Charles, the Illinois assisted living center, and gained entry to the lobby just before police arrived on the scene, the city said in a press release.
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Arriving officers tased the suspect after he attempted to “use the chainsaw against residents of the building,” the statement reads. The attacks reportedly continued after the tasing, and one of the officers was forced to shoot the suspect.
“First aid was immediately rendered; however, the suspect was later pronounced deceased at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital,” the statement continues. (RELATED: Louisiana Man Arrested For Allegedly Severing Mother’s Arm With Chainsaw, Injuring Two Officers)
The assisted living center commented on the incident in a statement written to Facebook.
“An unauthorized person briefly entered our community and was quickly stopped by responding officers,” the statement reads. “We are deeply grateful for the swift action of our team and law enforcement. We want to emphasize that our community is secure, and all residents and staff members are safe. The safety and security of our residents and staff remain our highest priority. We are working closely with law enforcement as they continue their investigation of this isolated incident.”
A man wielding a chainsaw inside a senior-living facility in St. Charles, Illinois, was shot and killed by police early Sunday, authorities said.
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“This is our neighborhood, so you know, very scary,” Tom Lapis, a local, told the outlet. “Oh my goodness. That’s very scary, just because it’s such a quiet neighborhood. We see a lot of people walking up and down. Boy, it’s shocking.”
“Well, we were concerned. Frightening … It’s frightening,” Lori Lapis, another local, said. “I know how vulnerable these people are and what they go through.”
SCPD told the outlet that some residents and officers were treated for minor injuries.
Police asked residents to avoid the area where the incident occurred until they conclude their investigation, according to the outlet.
