Shirtless Man 'Wielding' Chainsaw Shot Dead After 'Confronting Residents' at Assisted Living Center: Police

An officer shot and killed the man, who hasn't yet been named, at the River Glen of St. Charles residence on Sunday, Dec. 1

A man has been shot and killed by Illinois police officers after he reportedly confronted residents at an assisted living center with a chainsaw.

On Sunday, Dec. 1 at approximately 8:45 a.m. local time, St. Charles Police Officers responded to a check the welfare call amid reports that a "shirtless male was holding a chainsaw and attempting to cut down a tree" at the River Glen of St. Charles assisted living residence in the city, per a release shared on Facebook.

Officers headed to the 900 block of North 5th Avenue, and got there shortly after the man — whose name is being withheld until his next of kin has been notified — had managed to make his way into the lobby of the property.

"Just before police arrival, witnesses advised the subject had now gained entry to the lobby of the building and began confronting residents with the chainsaw," the release stated.

"Arriving officers attempted to de-escalate the situation; however, the suspect continued his attempts to use the chainsaw against residents of the building, and the officers," it continued.

Police added that a taser was "deployed on the suspect but his attack continued," sharing: "An officer was then forced to fire his service weapon, striking the suspect. First aid was immediately rendered; however, the suspect was later pronounced deceased at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital."

Police confirmed residents and responding officers had been "treated at the scene for minor injuries."

The Illinois State Police said in a news release obtained by PEOPLE, "Preliminary investigative findings indicate St. Charles Police officers were responding to a call of a male suspect wielding a weapon. Upon arrival, officers immediately encountered the male suspect. Faced with a threat, one officer fired their weapon, striking the male suspect."

River Glen of St. Charles posted a message on Facebook following the incident, writing on Sunday, "This morning, an unauthorized person briefly entered our community and was quickly stopped by responding officers."

"We are deeply grateful for the swift action of our team and law enforcement. We want to emphasize that our community is secure, and all residents and staff members are safe," the post added.

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"The safety and security of our residents and staff remain our highest priority. We are working closely with law enforcement as they continue their investigation of this isolated incident," the center continued. "We will continue to provide updates as appropriate."

River Glen of St. Charles didn't immediately respond when contacted by PEOPLE for additional information.