Lake County Major Crime Task Force Investigators are investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred in Mundelein.
Mundelein Police Department officers responded about 5:57 p.m. Monday, May 11, 2026, to a report of a suicidal female at a residence in the block of 1100 Ashbrook Drive in Mundelein. The caller, a relative on scene, reported the female was suicidal and had stated she wanted the police to kill her.
Upon arrival, officers learned that the female had exited the residence and was seated on the back patio. Mundelein police officers attempted to gather information from the caller inside the residence when the female suddenly stood up and approached the rear sliding door armed with two large knives. The female started yelling and aggressively opened the sliding door and began to enter the residence. An officer inside the home discharged their firearm, striking the female.
Police officers on the scene immediately summoned paramedics, who had been staged nearby, as is normal protocol. The female was transported to an area hospital, where she was later pronounced deceased.
The involved officer was also transported to an area hospital for evaluation.
The Lake County Coroner’s Office responded, and an autopsy is being scheduled.
In accordance with protocol and Illinois law, the Lake County Major Crime Task Force is conducting an independent investigation into the incident.
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available 24/7 by calling or texting 988 in the US and Canada to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. The service is free, confidential, and connects you with trained counselors. You can also chat online at 988lifeline.org.
Studies show people who are having thoughts of suicide feel relief when someone asks about them in a caring way. Learn more on how you can support someone through a crisis at nami.org/suicidepreventionmonth.
National Alliance on Mental Illness
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