John Nightingale, 36, of Wauconda, Illinois, died on April 7, 2014, after a confrontation with police at his home on the 100 block of Slocum Lake Road. Officers were responding to a call from Nightingale’s roommate that Nightingale was wanted by Cary police for a stolen pickup. Officers fired eight shots, four striking Nightingale. He was pronounced dead at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville.

The Lake County Major Crime Task Force investigated for more than a week. The Lake County State’s Attorney’s office supported the finding that the officers’ use of force was justified because they believed they were in imminent danger. The two unnamed officers, described as experienced with 15 and 20 years of service, were cleared and returned to active duty. Nightingale did not have a valid firearms owner identification card, and authorities were awaiting ballistic results to see if the revolver was linked to other crimes.

If anyone witnessed the April 7, 2014 confrontation or has information about the events at the Slocum Lake Road residence, please share what is known.