By Joanna Putman
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SHELDON, Ill. — The Iroquois County State’s Attorney has released body camera footage after ruling that a deputy was justified in fatally shooting a man who shot another deputy, The News-Gazette reported.
The Sept. 1 incident began when several law enforcement agencies responded to a report of an alleged kidnapping in progress, according to the report. An attempt was made by law enforcement to stop the vehicle in Iroquois County, Illinois. When the suspect vehicle refused to stop, a pursuit was initiated, during which officers learned that the man was reportedly armed and suicidal.
The suspect vehicle traveled into Newton County, Indiana, then back into Iroquois County where it crashed into another vehicle, bringing it to a stop, according to the Iroquois County State’s Attorney Office.Video shows officers surrounding the suspect as he made attempts to continue to flee. The suspect refused to comply with deputies’ repeated instructions and moved around in the truck without raising his hands.
The suspect then pulled out a revolver and fired what appeared to be a single shot, striking and critically wounding Newton County, Indiana, Deputy Brandon Schreiber. An Iroquois County deputy returned fire, killing the suspect.
Schreiber died days after the shooting on Sept. 11.
A thorough investigation by the Illinois State Police, including witness statements, bodycamera footage and forensic evidence, concluded that the deputy’s actions were justified. The Iroquois County State’s Attorney, Jim Devine, announced no further legal action will be taken in the case.
