Body cam footage of Decatur man pointing crossbow at police released

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — Illinois State Police have released body camera footage of a man shot by police after pointing a crossbow at officers in Downtown Decatur last month.

The Decatur Police Department said Michael Boliard, 54, was near East William Street with a crossbow on April 22.

Decatur police shot Boliard multiple times after he pointed the weapon at officers. He was then taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.

ISP arrested Boliard after he was released from the hospital May 5.

He was denied pretrial release during his first court appearance.

The Macon County State's Attorney said in a statement that the three officers involved were "justified in the use of lethal force."

Additionally, the State's Attorney stated that none of the officers will face criminal charges.

The full body camera footage is available on ISP's website.

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