Aurora police fatally shot battery suspect after stopping car

AURORA, Ill. - Aurora police shot and killed a suspect wanted in connection with an aggravated battery in Geneva early Wednesday morning.

Aurora police investigation

What we know:

Around 1:30 a.m., Aurora police responded to a call to help find a person wanted in connection with an aggravated battery to a Geneva police officer.

Officers found a suspect's car traveling southbound on Lake Street near Galena Boulevard and tried to stop the car.

The driver refused to stop and police pursued the car.

As the suspect's car traveled northbound on Route 25 and approached Ashland Avenue, officers deployed stop sticks and the car came to a stop a short distance later.

As officers tried to contact the driver, the driver allegedly displayed a weapon. Two Aurora officers fired their guns at the driver, hitting him.

Officers rendered aid to the person who was taken to a local hospital. They died a short time later. An autopsy was scheduled for today.

SkyFOX captured what appeared to be a shattered window and several bullet holes in a vehicle at the scene.

Both officers were placed on administrative leave.

What we don't know:

The driver was not identified by police.

What they're saying:

The Kane County State's Attorney's Office released a statement following the shooting.

"The Kane County Major Crimes Task Force is leading the investigation of the officer-involved shooting. They will provide a complete report to Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie L. Mosser who will determine if the use of force was justified. It is a thorough, fair, and just process that will take place over the next few months."

What's next:

The Aurora Police Department held a press conference on Wednesday regarding the police shooting.