Charles J. Hollstein Killed by Zion Police Department

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Category: Police - City
Old Crime Scene Address:
2000 Ezekiel Ave
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Officers were called to the area of 22nd Street and Bethesda Boulevard near Lakeview Elementary School in Zion around 8:30 a.m. The 911 caller said he was taking photos of Lakeview and Zion-Benton High Schools new tech campus. The suspicious man, who police said appeared to be wearing body armor, was located by officers, and a foot pursuit ensued. The man and officers fought, and the man was shot. It was reported that the man was shot in the back and that a Taser was used but it was ineffective. He reportedly had a BB gun on him.

Victim's Name: Charles J. Hollstein

Agency Responsible: Zion Police Department

Gender: Male

Age: 38

Race: White

Date of Death: January 6, 2016

County: Lake

Cause of Death: Gunshot

Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges

Criminal Charges: No known charges

Mental Illness: Yes

Armed: Unarmed/Did Not Have an Actual Weapon

Weapon: toy

Threat Level: other

Fleeing: Foot

Body Camera: No

Washington Post Database ID: 1150

Geography: Suburban

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