Police Fatally Shoot Chainsaw-Wielding Man at Illinois Assisted Living Facility

The man, who allegedly threatened residents and officers, was shot after police attempts to de-escalate and use a Taser failed.

The incident occurred Sunday morning at the River Glen of St. Charles, a senior living facility in St. Charles, Illinois, about 40 miles west of Chicago.
Police were called after reports of a shirtless man attempting to cut down a tree with a chainsaw on the facility's property before entering the lobby and threatening residents.
Officers attempted to de-escalate the situation and used a Taser, but the man continued to threaten residents and officers with the chainsaw.
An officer fatally shot the man after other methods failed; the man was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The Illinois State Police are leading an investigation into the officer-involved shooting, and the facility emphasized that residents and staff are safe following the incident.