Police Fatally Shoot Knife-Wielding Man in Illinois

A 31-year-old man from Crest Hill was fatally shot by North Riverside police on Sunday afternoon after allegedly threatening another individual while armed with two knives. The incident occurred around 3:47 p.m. on Cermak Road, where officers responded to a domestic disturbance. An officer discharged their firearm to protect the threatened person, and despite immediate medical aid, the man later died at a local hospital. Family members have expressed confusion and concern over the police's use of lethal force, suggesting alternatives could have been employed. Authorities confirmed that this was an isolated domestic incident and posed no wider threat to the public, with the State Police Public Integrity Task Force leading the investigation. All responding officers were equipped with body cameras, and further updates are expected as the investigation continues.