Nancy R. Rotering Mayor | City of Highland Park
Nancy R. Rotering Mayor | City of Highland Park
On Friday, June 20, 2025, the City of Highland Park Police responded to an
officers arrived to check on his well-being, the individual charged at them
with a knife. In response to the imminent threat, officers fired their
weapons.
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) were immediately called, and officers began
lifesaving measures until the Highland Park Fire Department arrived at 5:04
a.m. Despite these efforts, lifesaving measures were unsuccessful.
The Highland Park Police Department has requested the Lake County Major Crimes
Task Force to conduct an independent investigation into the incident. As per
state law, Lake County will assume responsibility for the investigation and
provide further updates.
The 900 block of Half Day Rd. , between Western and Compton, is currently closed
due to police activity. Detour signage is in place. While there is no threat to
public safety, authorities advise avoiding the area if possible to allow
investigators space to work.
Update as of June 20, 2025 (10:51 a.m.): Half Day Rd. has now reopened to
traffic.Please see a news release from the Lake County Major Crime Task Force regarding this incident here.
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