Holiday Hills Man Shoots Deputies and Eludes Police

Photos ©AVucha 2014

News Release Obtained from the McHenry County Sheriff's Office:

At approximately 1:30AM, Sheriffs deputies responded to the 1300 block of N. East Shore Drive, Holiday Hills to check the well being of the residence for a domestic related incident.

 

The 2 responding deputies were shot during their response. The female deputy, a 12-year veteran, was transported to Centegra McHenry in stable condition. The male deputy, a 7-year veteran, was transported to Advocate Condell in Libertyville in critical but stable condition.

 

Two occupants of the residence were able to safely get out.

 

There were over 250 officers from all over Northern Illinois who responded to assist us today. We received additional assistance from Wisconsin agencies who relayed tips and followed leads. We did an extensive search for Peters utilizing aerial, ground, and water assets. We are appreciative of the all help given by the emergency responders who assisted us and the community at large who called with information and cooperated with us during this stressful incident. We were fortunate to have an MRAP and other armored vehicles which were used to evacuate citizens to safety. Additionally we benefited from the use of three ILEAS aircraft aiding in the search.

 

Shortly before 5 pm, Sheriff’s deputies responded to the area of IL RT 176 and Smith Rd, unincorporated Crystal Lake, after receiving 2 separate calls of a suspicious person. The callers stated that the male was wearing shorts and a t-shirt which matched the description of Scott Peters.

 

Deputies made contact with the male subject who was subsequently identified as Scott Peters. Peters was taken into custody without incident. He was not armed when he was taken into custody.

 

On Friday, October 17th at 8:00 A.M., Peters attended Rights court before Judge Robert Wilbrandt at the McHenry County Correctional Facility. Peters is currently in the custody of McHenry County Correctional Facility. The investigation is ongoing and additional charges my be forthcoming.

 

ARRESTED:

Scott B. Peters, Male 52

1313 W. Northeast Shore Drive

Holiday Hills, IL

 

CHARGES:

ATTEMPT FIRST DEGREE MURDER - Class X Felony - 2 counts

AGGRAVATED BATTERY WITH A FIREARM/ POLICE OFFICER - Class X Felony - 2 counts

 

BOND:

$1,000.000.00

 

Today, October 17, 2014, McHenry County Sheriff’s Office Investigators recovered what is believed to be the rifle used by Peters. Evidence and information obtained during the investigation led detectives to recover a ballistic vest, helmet, and a rifle from a channel off of Holiday Drive in Holiday Hills. Investigators also recovered evidence that potentially links the rifle back to the residence.

 

Investigators have also recovered other firearms from the residence that were not believed to be used during the incident. Peters does not currently possess a valid FOID or Conceal Carry License with the State of Illinois. The Sheriff’s Office is truly grateful for the assistance we have received from numerous agencies during this ongoing investigation. Today, members from the McHenry Fire Protection District, Buffalo Grove Fire Department, Libertyville Fire Department, Wauconda Fire Department, Lake Forest Fire Department, Grayslake Fire Department, Crystal Lake Fire Department, and Cary Fire Department responded with dive teams and boats, assisting in the recovery of items.

 

The investigation is ongoing and more criminal charges may be forthcoming.

Done