A man was shot and killed by police after he allegedly threatened residents and staff of a suburban assisted living facility with a chainsaw on Sunday.
Witnesses said the man then entered the facility just before police arrived, and had begun to threaten residents with the chainsaw.
Police attempted to de-escalate the situation, but the suspect allegedly continued to threaten residents and officers with the chainsaw.
According to a release from St. Charles police, residents of the facility and some of the responding officers were treated at the scene for minor injuries.
River Glen of St. Charles released the following statement:“This morning, an unauthorized person briefly entered our community and was quickly stopped by responding officers.
Persons:
Charles police, St, Charles, Witnesses
Organizations:
Police, Illinois