Bodycam: Suspect Points Crossbow at Ill. Police Before Shooting

Video released by Illinois State Police shows a suspect pointing a crossbow at Decatur officers before a shooting during an April encounter.

What to know

  • Body camera footage shows a suspect pointing a crossbow at Decatur police officers before he was shot during an April incident.
  • Officers fired after the suspect aimed the weapon and then provided medical aid until he was hospitalized.
  • The suspect later was released from the hospital and arrested on multiple felony charges, including aggravated assault of a police officer.
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