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John Nightingale

Case from Wauconda, IL dated Apr 07, 2014

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John Nightingale

Male

White / Caucasian

Wauconda

IL

2014-04-07

36

John

Nightingale

06/24/2026

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John Nightingale, a 36-year-old male from Wauconda, IL, died on April 7, 2014, following a confrontation with police officers. The incident occurred at his home on the 100 block of Slocum Lake Road. Police were responding to a call from Nightingale's roommate, who reported that Nightingale was wanted by Cary police for a stolen pickup truck. Upon arrival, officers encountered Nightingale in a doorway at the back of the house. Nightingale pointed a loaded .38-caliber snub-nosed revolver at the of ...
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  • Man shot during altercation with Wauconda police ID'd
  • Investigation finds Wauconda police justified in fatal shooting
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