<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=33UzhA_0wM6Ogos00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=33UzhA_0wM6Ogos00" width="476" height="249" ></figure>The DeKalb County Coroner's Office has identified the man shot and killed by police during a hostage situation on Rich Road late Tuesday night as 42-year-old Abram Perez, of Rockford.The coroner's office notes that the cause of death is pending toxicology results.The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office had received information about a vehicle involved in a suspected shooting in Rockford. The vehicle was spotted, and officers attempted to pull it over, eventually using spike strips to stop it on Rich Road.Police say Perez was armed with a handgun and had a hostage in the vehicle. After several hours of negotiation, the hostage was released unharmed. Negotiations continued, but Perez allegedly pointed the handgun at officers, prompting them to fire, killing him.Information provided in this report has been obtained from area authorities, including but not limited to local police, fire and emergency dispatch officials. Information is sourced only from official sources of public information unless otherwise stated. Subjects listed who have been charged or cited for crimes have not been proven guilty in court and all acts are alleged.</div></body>

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DeKalb County coroner identifies man killed by police in hostage standoff

The DeKalb County Coroner's Office has identified the man shot and killed by police during a hostage situation on Rich Road late Tuesday night as 42-year-old Abram Perez, of Rockford. The coroner's office notes that the cause of death is pending toxicology results. The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office had received...