n entering the home. An officer then fired multiple rounds, striking her.

After the shooting, officers requested medical assistance. Love was transported to a hospital, where she later died from her injuries, authorities said.

The officer involved in the shooting was also taken to a hospital for evaluation.

What they're saying:

Lake County State's Attorney Eric Rinehart issued this statement on the shooting investigation:

 We regret all loss of life and recognize the profound impact that officer-involved shootings have on families, communities, and the law enforcement agencies involved. We extend our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones affected by this tragedy.

 Under Illinois law (50 ILCS 727/1-10), outside police agencies independently investigate all officer-involved shootings. Some years ago, the Mundelein Police Department appropriately chose the  Lake County Major Crimes Task Force' as its outside agency - which also investigates other homicides in Lake County. Most local agencies use the Task Force. Waukegan, on the other hand, has appropriately elected to use the Illinois State Police. We have confidence in the thoroughness and professionalism of both sets of investigators who currently work in these units.

 In this case, the Task Force began its investigation immediately after the shooting and will present the results to our office as required by statute. In Lake County, a Coroner's Inquest is done in every officer-involved shooting as part of the investigation. The inquest has not yet occurred in this case, so the investigation remains ongoing.

 Officer-involved shootings are counted as 'homicides' by the Lake County Coroner and by our office.  Homicides' are defined as one person causing the death of another. Homicides could be justified or unjustified. 'Murders' are homicides that are not justified and are thus unlawful. 

What's next:

The officer has 18 years of law enforcement experience with the Mundelein Police Department, including the past 4½ years as a patrol sergeant, according to the department.

The officer has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of an ongoing investigation.

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