MACON, Ill. (WAND) — Illinois State Police on Thursday released body camera footage from a May 3rd incident in Macon where a man wielded a machete, and stole a squad car trying to elude police before being shot by officers. 

WARNING: the following video may be disturbing for some viewers. Viewer discretion advised.  

According to police, Macon County Sheriff's deputies responded to a 911 call at the P & V Quick Stop in Macon for a man, 38-year-old Oscar McCurry of Macon, waving a machete at gas station patrons.

Shortly after deputies arrived, McCurry entered a squad car and drove around until he crashed into another squad car.

Police said ​McCurry than got out of the squad car with a shotgun, at which point officers fired at McCurry, who was taken to the hospital for injuries. ​

One officer was injured in the incident, but was able to be released from the hospital the same day. ​

McCurry is currently in the Macon County jail.

On May 30, the Macon County State’s Attorney’s Office announced that the officers involved in the shooting would not be charged. 

McCurry was charged with unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, aggravated battery on a peace officer, and murder/intent to kill/injure.

His next court appearance is scheduled for October. 

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