On July 21, Wauconda Dispatch received a call from the subjects' wife at approximately 9:12PM; She stated that her husband had been drinking and was depressed, and was threatening suicide.

Lakemoor Units responded, and took position outside the residence, and attempted to make contact with the subject.

At one point, the subject, armed with a handgun, walked out of the house on to the back porch/deck area. Lakemoor Police attempted to engage the subject in conversation, and to have him put his weapon down. The subject went back into the house for "another drink and a smoke".

Because of the gravity of the situation, assistance was sought from McHenry County Sheriff's Police SWAT team. MCSO dispatch utilized a reverse 911 system to call nearby residents to evacuate for their safety.

The subject exited his house and was apprehended without incident by officers on the scene. The subject was transported to NIMC for an evaluation. The incident was resolved without incident by 1140PM.