Police: Chainsaw-wielding man shot dead by officer at St. Charles assisted living home

A man attacking residents of a St. Charles assisted living facility with a chainsaw was shot to death by police Sunday morning, authorities said.

According to police, officers responded to the River Glen of St. Charles at approximately 8:45 a.m. after witnesses reported a shirtless man using a chainsaw to cut down a tree on the property.

Just before officers arrived, witnesses reported the man had entered the lobby of the facility at 975 N. 5th Ave. and began confronting residents with the chainsaw, police said.

Officers tried to de-escalate the situation and then used a Taser in an attempt to subdue the man, but he continued to attack residents and officers, according to police.

An officer then shot the man, police said. The man received first aid at the scene but later was pronounced dead at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital in Geneva, authorities said. His name is being withheld until next of kin are notified, police said.

Residents and officers were treated at the scene for minor injuries, according to police.

Illinois State Police officials confirmed Sunday the agency will investigate the officer-involved shooting.

“ISP will conduct a thorough investigation into the use of force portion of this incident,” the agency said in a statement. “After its completion, ISP will turn all reports over to the Kane County State’s Attorney’s office for an independent review of the facts.”

River Glen management issued a statement Sunday afternoon on Facebook.

“This morning, an unauthorized person briefly entered our community and was quickly stopped by responding officers,” the statement reads. “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.”