The 27-year-old man killed in an officer-related shooting has been identified by the Kane County Coroner’s Office as Temesgen Welendreyas of Aurora, Illinois.
Welendreyas’ body was transported to the Kane County Morgue Wednesday afternoon, where an autopsy was conducted on Friday. The preliminary cause of death is attributed to gunshot wounds. Toxicology samples have been collected and sent for further forensic analysis. The Kane County Coroner’s Office is collaborating with the Fox Valley Major Crimes Task Force as it continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death.
An Aurora man who barricaded himself in his home and displayed a knife when approached by police was shot and injured Wednesday afternoon in the 300 block of South Broadway.
The incident began after Aurora police received a call at approximately 12:35pm for a Person with a Weapon/Battery.
Officers responded to the area and an adult male was barricaded and armed with a weapon. When responding officers encountered the male, he displayed a knife. Shots were fired by Aurora police officers and the male sustained at least one gunshot wound.
Officers immediately rendered aid to the male until the Aurora Fire Department paramedics arrived on scene. AFD continued providing emergency medical care to the male.
The officers involved were transported to a local hospital for evaluation.
An independent investigation into the officers’ actions is being conducted by The Fox Valley Major Crimes Task Force.
While the investigation remains ongoing, police are encouraging the public to come forward with any information. Relevant details can be directed to the Aurora Police Department’s Investigations Division at (630) 256-5500.
