Flossmoor Police Shooting: Crowd Expected At Village Board Meeting

FLOSSMOOR, IL — Flossmoor officials are anticipating a large turnout at the July 18 Village Board meeting, after police fatally shot a 64-year-old resident last week.

Madeline Miller, of the 1400 block of Joyce Drive, was shot Sunday, July 10, after police responded to a call reporting a domestic disturbance at the residence. A subsequent report noted that Miller had threatened to kill another person inside the home. Body cam footage showed that Miller came to the door holding a large kitchen knife, and quickly moved toward officers, ignoring police commands to stop.

Miller was shot three times and pronounced dead at Advocate South Suburban Hospital.

The Illinois State Police Public Integrity Task Force is currently conducting an independent investigation, and the officers involved have been placed on administrative leave.

Flossmoor Mayor Michelle Nelson said in a notice Monday that anyone who wishes to be heard at the meeting is welcome to speak, but should come prepared to abide by the public comment session rules.

Nelson also commented on the police department's presence and relationship with residents, saying "officers go beyond crime fighting, working to improve the quality of life in our Village. We have a number of programs in place to increase community interaction with our department, and it's through these programs that we have built trusted relationships between our community members and members of our Police Department."

"While you may not receive the information you are seeking during tonight's meeting, due to the ongoing investigation, we are here to listen to your concerns."

The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. at Flossmoor Village Hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. The trustees will conduct regularly scheduled official business, in addition to the public comment portion.

The meeting will be held in-person and via Zoom, ID: 852 7571 0065 Passcode: 60422. Or join by phone (312) 626-6799. Public participation will be permitted only in person during the Citizen Comment portion of the agenda.