DEKALB — The suspect fatally shot in DeKalb County last week has been identified as 42-year-old Abram Perez of Rockford. After deputies attempted to stop his vehicle linked to a Rockford shooting, Perez fled, leading to a brief pursuit that ended on Rich Road west of DeKalb. He was reportedly armed with a handgun and holding a hostage, who was released unharmed after negotiations. Perez refused to surrender and allegedly fired at police, who returned fire. The incident is still under investigation by the Illinois State Police.