By Joanna Putman
Police1
DEKALB, Ill. – Recently released body camera footage shows a man attempting to throw knives at officers at a car dealership, leading to an officer-involved shooting. WIFR reported.
According to the report, an Illinois State Police investigation determined that the use of force during the Oct. 23 incident was justified. Officers were called to the dealership after reports a customer threatened people with two large knives, broke windows and stabbed an employee.
Body camera footage released by Illinois State Police on November 26 shows officers repeatedly ordering the suspect to drop the knives, but he refused.
As officers attempted to defuse the situation, the suspect turned to them, raised one of the knives and said, “Hey, look,” before throwing it at an officer. According to the report, the knife was later found in a wall behind where Officer Bollow was standing. The officers then fired several shots, hitting the suspect and causing him to drop the second knife.
Officers secured the area by throwing away the remaining knife and began rendering aid to the suspect. According to the report, he remains under medical treatment and is charged with armed violence, attempted armed robbery, aggravated assault, criminal damage and aggravated assault.
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“This could have been much, much worse. “Hopefully he gets a tougher sentence this time so it doesn’t happen again,” Sheriff Keith Pearson said of the driver, who has already been convicted of drunk driving
“During the scuffle, officers from Ohio and Michigan used pepper spray. “OSUPD is the lead agency for gaming and will continue the investigation,” the agency said
“(Sgt. Jeremy Cole’s) kindness, professionalism and unwavering commitment to our community will never be forgotten,” the Endicott College Police Department said
