WATCH: Police Bodycam Footage Shows Naperville Cop Fatally Shooting Hatchet-Wielding Man

Was this an act of Islamic terrorism?

Illinois – Police bodycam footage released this week shows a Naperville cop fatally shooting a hatchet-wielding man.

The shooting occurred on June 3rd, but police released the dramatic footage on Tuesday.

A Naperville police officer had exited his vehicle after pulling someone over when another car pulled up next to him.

A Middle Eastern man with a hatchet exited the sedan and lunged at the police officer.

The officer shot the attacker, identified as 28-year-old Edward Samaan, who was transported to a hospital where he died, ABC 7 Chicago reported.

The officer was not injured.

The DuPage County State’s Attorney is investigating the attack, ABC 7 Chicago reported.

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