Illinois Quick Hits: Driver killed in reported shootout with police on I-88
(The Center Square) – A man is dead after a reported exchange of gunfire with police on Interstate 88 in DeKalb County.
Illinois State Police said Naperville officers located a vehicle wanted in connection with a missing person having a mental health crisis, but the driver brandished a firearm and fled.
Warrenville police initiated a pursuit after the driver continued to show the weapon. The vehicle stopped after spike strips were deployed on I-88 near Keslinger Road.
Both the driver and a Warrenville officer reportedly discharged their firearms. The driver sustained a gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at an area hospital.
No officers were injured. ISP is investigating.
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