Illinois State Police Releases Video of Officer Involved Shooting on I-88
July 30, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 30, 2026
DEKALB COUNTY – The Illinois State Police (ISP) is releasing video of an officer involved shooting.
On April 27, 2026, at approximately 3 p.m., Warrenville Police Department officers located a vehicle near IL-59 and North Aurora Road connected with a missing person reportedly experiencing a mental health crisis. Officers saw the driver, 36-year-old Joseph Moreno of Warrenville, holding a firearm out the window before he drove off. Officers from multiple law enforcement agencies began following Moreno, who entered westbound I-88. After following and attempting to stop the vehicle for approximately 20 minutes, the vehicle stopped near Keslinger Road. Officers observed a shot being fired from the vehicle and as Moreno got out of the vehicle holding a firearm, an officer fired two shots, hitting Moreno. Officers rendered medical aid to Moreno until he was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
In accordance with ISP’s commitment to integrity and public transparency, the video of the shooting is being made available to the public and can be found by clicking HERE. ISP provided the Moreno family with the opportunity to review the video before its release to the public.
Upon completion of the investigation, ISP submitted the case to the DeKalb County State’s Attorney’s Office.
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