A man is now facing charges following an incident involving a police officer who fired a shot at a vehicle near a high school in the west suburbs. This unfolded last week in Aurora, Illinois, according to local authorities.
The incident began when a 911 call was received on Tuesday morning. The caller reported being followed by another driver near Jackson Street and East Benton Street. Alarmingly, the driver allegedly brandished a gun and falsely claimed to be a law enforcement officer.
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Aurora police quickly responded to the situation, arriving just after 9:30 a.m. They located the vehicles at the intersection of 4th Avenue and South State Street, in close proximity to East Aurora High School. At this point, the suspect, identified later as Dustin R. Legat, was standing outside his vehicle.
During the subsequent interaction, an officer discharged their firearm, hitting the suspect’s vehicle. Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident.
Following the shooting, the officer involved was taken to a local hospital for a routine evaluation.
Dustin R. Legat, 48, was apprehended at the scene. Authorities have confirmed that he has no ties to any law enforcement agencies, contrary to his earlier claims.
Legat is facing charges of False Impersonation of a Peace Officer, Assault, Disorderly Conduct and Blue Oscillating Flashing Lights, officials confirmed on Monday.
The Aurora Police Department’s Investigations Division detectives and evidence technicians are investigating.
Aurora police asked anyone with information to call them at 630-256-5500.
The Aurora Police Department’s Deadly Force Investigative Team is investigating the officer-involved shooting.
Further information was not immediately available.
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