GENEVA, Ill. (WLS) — The Kane County state’s attorney is speaking Friday afternoon on a deadly police shooting from almost two years ago.
James Moriarty of Aurora was shot and killed by sheriff’s deputies in the middle of a Geneva intersection in 2023.
Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie Mosser is expected to announce the results of an investigation into the deadly police shooting of James Moriarty.
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The Kane County Sheriff’s Office reported that on May 24, 2023, around 2 p.m., officers were trying to apprehend a carjacking suspect in South Elgin. The suspect, identified as Moriarty, had reportedly stolen a Honda Accord in Aurora and had evaded law enforcement previously.
According to the sheriff’s office, Moriarty attempted to escape from the pursuing officers and led them into Geneva, where a collision occurred at the junction of Randall Road and Fabyan Parkway.
Law enforcement officials stated that upon exiting his vehicle, Moriarty brandished a handgun. Subsequently, a K9 unit was deployed, but Moriarty shot the K9. In response, the police then opened fire on the suspect.
In the exchange of gunfire, Moriarty was shot and killed. The K9, named Hudson, also died of its gunshot wounds.
No other officers were struck or injured, the Kane County Sheriff’s Office said.
A press conference is expected at 1 p.m. State’s Attorney Jamie Mosser is expected to announce the results of her investigation into the shooting.
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