Bradley Police Kill Man With Bladed Weapon During Welfare Check

Overview

• Bradley officers responding to a well-being check encountered a man around 12:46 p.m. Wednesday on the 600 block of Jonette Avenue.
• Police say the man held a bladed weapon, ignored commands to stop, and advanced toward the officers.
• Officers fired and hit the man, who was taken to a hospital and later pronounced dead.
• No officers were injured, and police said they provided aid until paramedics arrived.
• Illinois State Police opened an independent investigation that will be sent to the Kankakee County state's attorney for review, and authorities have not released the man's name or age.