Where is she? Stop it up. Where's my Drop it, dude? I just want my wife, man. I just want Hey. Hey. Hey. Right here. He's right here. He's right here. Get him out. Come here. Oh [ __ ] [ __ ] [ __ ] [ __ ] On Sunday, December 21st, 2024, at approximately 11:30 a.m. in River Glenn of St. Charles, Illinois. Police responded to a senior living facility where 41-year-old Daniel Escalera was terrorizing residents with a chainsaw. The first officer on scene encountered Escalera near the cafeteria entrance, surrounded by multiple elderly residents. Despite repeated commands and the officer drawing his taser, Escalera refused to drop the chainsaw. Instead, he entered the cafeteria and started it. The officer deployed his taser, briefly knocking Escalera down, but Escalera quickly got up, grabbed the chainsaw, and charged toward the officer. The officer retreated into the lobby where backup had just arrived. As two officers ran back into the cafeteria, a third tracked Escalera through a side door, only to face him again in the lobby, chainsaw raised overhead. What happens next is absolutely shocking. This video begins as officers respond to the scene. Let us know your thoughts in the comments. And now the video. Hello. Hi. He went in that front door there. This one right here? Yeah. With a chainsaw. Okay. A running chainsaw. He tried to cut that tree. He went into that door right there. Yeah. That front entrance door. This one with the pillars. The white pillars. Okay. Can you do me a favor and just hang out here for a second? Okay. 1358. Want me to send a log out to someone else? Just hold it for now. How long ago did he go in there? Okay. Okay. Heat. Heat. [Applause] [Applause] [Applause] Hey. Hey, what's going on with this this guy? I don't know. He came in here. Hey, can you hold this door open? More police are coming. 1393. Go ahead. There's no answer at the call of business. Hold that door open. Hold that door open. Time forward. He went that way. Unit's incoming. Can you step it up? Hey. Hey. Hey. Hey. Drop the taser. Drop the taser. Or drop the drop it. Drop it. Drop it. Drop it. On the ground. On the ground. On the ground. here. Get back. Get back. Get back. Get back. Hey, drop. Uh, hey. Hey. Step it up. Hey, drop the chainsaw. Drop the chainsaw. Want a taser point. Oh my god. Hey, drop it. Drop it. Drop it. Drop it. a [ __ ] I got one taser point. Step it up. We'll be in the front lobby. Drop it. Drop it. Drop it. You want me to leave? Yes. Step it up. Here my lady. Where is she? Step it up. Where's my Drop it? I just want my wife, man. I just want I don't want Hey Hey. Hey. Hey. Right here. He's right here. He's right here. Get him out. Come here. Oh [ __ ] Oh [ __ ] Shots fire. Attention all units. Charles, drop it. Get him over. St. Charles Avenue St. Charles. Come on. Watch out. Move your [ __ ] All right. Hey. Hey. Get out of here. Come on, buddy. Come here. Come here. Come here. Come here. Got you. Roman meds. Attention all Irish St. Charles Avenue St. Charles St. Charles shots fired at 95 North Avenue St. Charles ETA7 in route 3 minutes. Come on. Watch out. Move [Music] your [ __ ] All right. Get out of here. Come on, buddy. Come here. Come here. Come here. Come here. Escalera was shot multiple times and officers rendered medical aid at the scene. He was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead. According to the Cain County Coroner's office, Escalera had methamphetamine intoxication and was likely experiencing methamphetamine induced psychosis at the time of the incident. The officers involved were later cleared of any wrongdoing following an investigation. What are your thoughts on this case? Let us know in the comments below. If you enjoyed this video, please like, subscribe, and share. Your support truly helps us continue bringing you real, authentic, true crime content. Thank you for watching, and we'll see you at the next video.