Driver killed after police chase ends in exchange of gunfire on I-88 in Maple Park, Illinois

A person is dead after a police chase ended in gunfire on I-88 in DeKalb County on Monday afternoon.

The shooting happened around 3:12 p.m. on I-88 near Keslinger Road in Maple Park.

Initial reports indicated that a Naperville police officer found a vehicle near IL-59 and North Aurora Road that was wanted in connection with a missing person who was reportedly experiencing a mental health crisis.

Illinois State Police said the driver brandished a gun and then fled in the vehicle. Warrenville Police Department officers then located the vehicle and initiated a pursuit as the driver continued to brandish the firearm.

The pursuit entered I-88 westbound, at which time ISP got involved. As the vehicle entered DeKalb County, spike strips were deployed, and the vehicle came to a stop on westbound I-88 near Keslinger Road.

ISP said that both the driver and a Warrenville Police fired shots, resulting in the driver suffering a gunshot wound.

Officers administered life-saving measures at the scene before the driver was taken to an area hospital, where they were pronounced dead. No officers were injured, ISP said.

Westbound lanes are closed for an extended period of time for investigation.

ISP Division of Internal Investigation Special Agents are investigating ISP's involvement in this incident, while the Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 1 is investigating the Warrenville Police officer's use of force.