Introduction to the Incident
A masked man approached two teen girls in north suburban Lake County on Tuesday afternoon, which led to a pursuit by one of the girls’ family members, then police, before he fatally shot himself.
Location and Time of the Incident
The incident occurred in unincorporated Cary, near Fox River Road and North Harvest Glen Road, around 3:25 p.m.
Details of the Incident
Approach by the Masked Man
The teens were walking home when a sedan, driven by a 32-year-old man, pulled in front of them. The man got out of the car wearing a mask, which the teens found "extremely concerning," prompting them to run toward their home.
Response of the Teens and Their Family
The teens told the father and older brother of one of the two teens, and they returned home safely. The father and brother drove through the subdivision to see if they could find the suspect car and identify a license plate number. They found the car in the neighborhood.
Confrontation and Police Involvement
The driver then blocked the path of the two and brandished a gun. The father and brother called 911. A nearby sheriff’s deputy found the suspect’s car and tried to get him to pull over. The suspect drove into a parking lot near Crystal Lake Road and Foxford Drive where he shot himself.
Investigation and Aftermath
Death of the Suspect
Deputies tried to revive the man, but he died at an area hospital. An autopsy is being scheduled with the Lake County Coroner’s Office, police said.
Ongoing Investigations
The McHenry County Conservation District Police are investigating the man’s death. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident with the teen girls.
What We Know and Don’t Know
Known Facts
- The teens were approached by a masked man while walking home.
- The man drove a sedan and was described as 32 years old.
- The incident led to a pursuit and the man’s eventual death.
Unknown Facts
- Police did not identify the man who approached the teens.
- The motivations behind the man’s actions are not clear.
Conclusion
The incident highlights the importance of vigilance and quick response in potentially dangerous situations. The cooperation between the family and law enforcement led to the containment of the situation, although it ended in the tragic death of the suspect.
FAQs
- Q: What happened to the teen girls after they were approached?
- A: They ran home and informed their family, who then got involved in trying to identify the suspect.
- Q: Who is investigating the incident?
- A: The McHenry County Conservation District Police are investigating the man’s death, and the Lake County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident with the teen girls.
- Q: What is the status of the suspect?
- A: The suspect fatally shot himself and was pronounced dead at an area hospital.
