HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. — A man was shot and killed by Highland Park police early Friday morning, according to authorities.
Just before 4:55 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 900 block of Half Day Road on the report of a man in the roadway. The 911 caller said the man was almost struck by a car and then stumbled into a residence.
The man, 59, who lived at the home, abruptly exited the home armed with a knife after police officers knocked on the door, according to authorities.
Officers gave instructions for the man to drop the knife and he charged at them, according to police.
The fire department arrived at the scene around 5:04 a.m. The man was then pronounced dead.
The 900 block of Half Day Road is closed between Western and Compton due to police activity. Authorities are asking motorists to avoid the area.
The Highland Park Police Department called the Lake County Major Crimes Task Force to conduct an independent investigation.
WGN News will update this story once more information becomes available.
