Suspect steals shotgun and cruiser

This compilation of bodycam and dashcam footage comes from Macon Illinois, and captures a harrowing incident in which a machete-wielding suspect steals a police car and the long gun inside, before getting in a showdown with local law enforcement. Although all parties survive, viewer discretion is advised. Deputies from the Macon County Sheriff's Office responded to a call for service regarding a man later identified as Oscar McCurry, 38 years of age. He was reportedly waving a machete at the customers of a gas station in the area. Although the video does not explicitly show how, he apparently managed to elude the deputies long enough to get behind the wheel of a cruiser and take off. After a chase which involved a deputy taking shots at McCurry, the suspect slams the stolen vehicle into the pursuing deputy's truck ( 03:07). The deputy is shown exiting his vehicle and retreating to the tailgate for cover. Meanwhile, McCurry is parking the stolen cruiser in the middle of the road and posting up at the hood with the shotgun that was inside. The deputy, although obviously and understandably rattled if not outright concussed, runs to the fight, gun drawn- a commendable act, in and of itself. He maintains a clear line of sight on McCurry as he retreats from another officer who is advancing on the suspect with his handgun. That's a bold choice of action versus a suspect with a shotgun. However, for reasons unknown, McCurry hesitates. The Deputies don't. Amazingly, despite being shot, McCurry survived and was transported to an area hospital after a 20 minute wait. The injured deputy was taken to the hospital as well, but released same-day. McCurry's charges are still pending, and he is currently in the Macon County jail.