South Elgin man injured officer, threatened to shoot during standoff, police say

Published
June 10, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
South Elgin, Illinois
Oakwood Lane
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Incident type
Other

Summary

Accident South Elgin Illinois in South Elgin, Illinois: A South Elgin man resisted arrest, struck an officer and fled into a home where he barricaded himself in a bedroom and threatened to shoot officers. SWAT officers eventually entered the residence and took him into custody without incident.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed officer Unknown Injured
Wasfi Farooqui Unknown Unknown

Original reporting

South Elgin man injured officer, threatened to shoot during standoff, police say | FOX 32 Chicago

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