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2022-06-20 -Lurid Crime Tales-

Naperville, IL man takes hatchet to a gun fight

NAPERVILLE, Ill. (WLS) -- Naperville police released video Tuesday showing an officer shoot a man, who ran at him with a hatchet.

The shooting occurred on June 3 during a traffic stop, near Bond and McDowell.

The video shows another car pulled up, and a man got out and immediately charged at the officer with a hatchet in his hand. The officer then opened fire.

The man, identified as 28-year-old Edward Samaan, died at a hospital. The officer was not hurt.

Posted by Besoeker 2022-06-20 05:27|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [11151 views ] Top

#1
Was it a Semi-Auto Axe-15?🪓
Was the handle too long, and was the head within legal size and weight?

Posted by NN2N1 2022-06-20 07:29|| 2022-06-20 07:29|| Front Page Top

#2 According to his obituary, he was born in Chicago, surrounding by a large family, and buried by a Syriac Orthodox church. Very odd.

Posted by trailing wife 2022-06-20 08:09|| 2022-06-20 08:09|| Front Page Top

#3 NN2N1, the LEO recognized the weapon as a 9mm Lung Extractor. Perp was able to buy it at a weapons fair without the civilized 31 day waiting period.

Posted by AlmostAnonymous5839 2022-06-20 11:19|| 2022-06-20 11:19|| Front Page Top

#4 Perhaps the gentleman mistook the officer for a tree.

Posted by Skidmark 2022-06-20 12:49|| 2022-06-20 12:49|| Front Page Top

#5 Syriac Orthodox

So, Syrian?

Posted by Skidmark 2022-06-20 16:16|| 2022-06-20 16:16|| Front Page Top

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