The Illinois State Police has released video connected to an officer-involved shooting involving a Decatur man armed with a crossbow.

According to investigators, the incident happened on April 22nd at around 9:22 in the morning. Officers with the Decatur Police Department were called to the 300 block of East William Street for reports of an armed subject. Police say 54-year-old Michael Boliard of Decatur was later followed into a building in the 400 block of East William Street.

Authorities say Boliard then pointed a crossbow at officers. In response, officers fired their weapons, striking Boliard. Officers immediately began providing medical aid at the scene before he was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

Police say Boliard survived the shooting and was released from the hospital on May 5th. He was then taken into custody and is now facing several charges, including aggravated assault of a peace officer, armed violence, unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, possession of a controlled substance, and multiple counts of threatening public officials.

Boliard is currently being held at the Macon County Jail while court proceedings continue.

The Illinois State Police say the shooting investigation was requested by the Decatur Police Department and remains ongoing. Once completed, the case will be turned over to the Macon County State’s Attorney’s Office for review.

State police also say the video is being released as part of their commitment to public transparency. No additional information has been released at this time.

To view the released body cam footage from this incident, CLICK HERE.