Anderson, who had faced previous legal trouble for the harassment of an ex-girlfriend, took the woman hostage in her mother's home and shot an officer during a multi-hour standoff. After leaving the residence, Anderson confronted police officers who shot him multiple times.
Victim's Name: Eric M. Anderson
Agency Responsible: Arlington Heights Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 41
Race: White
Date of Death: December 13, 2013
County: Cook
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Suburban