MACON, Ill. (WAND) — The man that was shot and arrested by police in Macon last weekend after stealing a squad car and pointing a shotgun at officers has been identified.
38 year old Oscar M. McCurry was charged with 3 felonies, the Macon County Sheriffs Office confirmed.
The charges are:
- Unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon
- Aggravated battery on a peace officer
- Murder/intent to kill/injure
He was also previously convicted on a domestic battery charge in June of 2024.
According to police, McCurry was wielding a machete in the P&V gas station parking lot last Saturday, May 3.
McCurry ran from officers when they arrived, eventually stealing a Macon County Sheriff's Office squad car. The vehicle then stopped working when he rammed it into a Decatur Park Police car shortly after.
McCurry got out of the car and was shot by officers after pointing a shotgun at them.
His court date is set for Monday, May 12.
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