Batavia, IL – A 28-year-old man died Saturday after allegedly exchanging gunfire with police in Batavia, authorities said.
According to the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office, officers responded about 4 p.m. to a reported incident in the 1200 block of East Wilson Street. Batavia police were first on the scene, later joined by the Kane County Sheriff’s Office. Officials said the confrontation ended with the man’s death.
Investigators said preliminary findings show the man allegedly fired a gun at officers, who then discharged their weapons. It has not yet been determined whether rounds fired by law enforcement struck the man or if other factors contributed to his death.
The Kane County Major Crimes Task Force is leading the investigation. Once the review is complete, the findings will be turned over to the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office for an independent assessment. Officials said no additional details are being released at this time.
The incident marks the latest major investigation in Kane County involving the Task Force, which is routinely called to review officer-involved shootings across the region. Authorities did not release the man’s name.
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