Officers responding to a reported domestic-violence call Saturday morning fatally wounded a suspect in suburban Carol Stream, a release said.
Around 4:15 a.m., officers responded to a reported domestic-violence situation at the Village Brook Apartments located at 260 E, St. Charles Road in Carol Stream. Officers encountered a “tense, uncertain, and rapidly evolving situation,” a release said.
Officers discharged their weapons at the alleged domestic-violence suspect who was struck, the release said. The suspect, who suffered critical injuries was taken to Central DuPage Hospital where he was pronounced dead, officials said.
The man’s identity was not released pending family notification.
The fatal shooting was being investigated by the Public Integrity Team of the DuPage Metropolitan Emergency Response and Investigative Team.
The Carol Stream Police Department extends its condolences to the family and friends of the individual who lost his life this morning, the release said.