ST. CHARLES, Ill. (WLS) — A chainsaw-wielding man was shot and killed by police Sunday morning in the west suburbs, officials said.
The incident involving law enforcement occurred at the River Glen of St. Charles senior living facility on North 5th Avenue in the 900-block, according to the St. Charles police.
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The suspect was identified as 41-year-old Daniel H. Escalera of Stockwell, Indiana.
A man identified as Escalera was reportedly without a shirt while attempting to chop down a tree outside the building around 8:45 a.m. before he made his way into the senior living facility, as per the police statement.
The suspect then began to confront senior home residents with his chainsaw, according to responding officers.
Authorities mentioned that despite their efforts to calm the situation, which included the use of a taser, the individual persisted in his aggression towards both residents and law enforcement officers.
At that point, an officer shot the suspect with his service weapon, St. Charles police said.
The chainsaw-wielding man was taken to a hospital in Geneva, where he died.
Some senior home residents and officers were treated for minor injuries, police said.
A spokesperson for River Glen of St. Charles issued the following statement:
“An unauthorized person briefly entered our community and was quickly stopped by responding officers. 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.”
No further information was immediately available.
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