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Lake County won’t charge officer in Love shooting

Lake County prosecutors will not charge a Mundelein police officer in the deadly shooting of Mary Alice Love.

Lake County Illinois DeskOctober 23, 2026
Lake County won’t charge officer in Love shooting

Key takeaways

  • Lake County prosecutors will not charge a Mundelein police officer.
  • The shooting resulted in the death of Mary Alice Love.
  • The decision concerns criminal charges in Lake County.

Prosecutors’ decision

Lake County prosecutors will not charge a Mundelein police officer in connection with the deadly shooting of Mary Alice Love, CBS News reported.

The decision is a criminal-case determination by the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office. It means the officer will not face charges from Lake County prosecutors over Love’s death based on that decision.

The case

The shooting involved a Mundelein police officer and resulted in Love’s death. Love is identified as Mary Alice Love.

The decision does not change the fact that the shooting was deadly. It determines whether Lake County prosecutors will bring criminal charges against the officer.

What to watch

Public statements from Lake County prosecutors could explain the decision and the review that led to it. Any later court filing or official action connected to the shooting would show whether the matter moves into another legal process.

CBS News’ report is linked below. No primary record is linked here.

What to watch

  • Any public explanation from Lake County prosecutors.
  • Any later court filing connected to the shooting.
  • Any additional official action by Mundelein or Lake County authorities.

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