A Stockton police officer who fatally shot a man in March was justified in using deadly force, according to the Jo Daviess County State's Attorney.

A press release sent to KWQC states the officer-involved shooting resulted in the death of Troy Boyle in Stockton, Illinois at approximately 12:15 p.m. on Wednesday, March 29, 2017.

Officer Sean Patridge was on the scene of a call when Boyle approached him. Patridge addressed him, but he did not respond.

Boyle was holding a silver object in his hand, and Patridge thought it was a gun. The officer then shot and killed Boyle.

According to the press release, the silver object was a penlight.

The incident was investigated by the Illinois State Police and it was determined that Patridge was justified in his use of deadly force.

To read the details in the press release,

.