Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Michael Seidelman
Age : 39
Gender : Male
Race : White
Date : 08/16/2025
Location : 1200 block of East Wilson Street
City : Batavia
County : Kane
State : Illinois
Agency : Batavia Police Department, Kane County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Suicide
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 08/16/2025, at approximately 4:00 p.m., Batavia Police and Kane County deputies responded to the 1200 block of East Wilson Street for reports of an armed man. The 39-year-old fired at officers. Police opened fire, and he was killed. The Kane County Major Crimes Task Force is conducting an investigation, and results will be submitted to the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.dailyherald.com/20250816/crime/28-year-old-man-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/man-killed-batavia-police-involved-shooting-shootout/
