Des Plaines Accident Todat Death: Ayham Babidi, 21, Dies After Officer-Involved Shooting

DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS — A 21-year-old man identified as Ayham Babidi died after being shot by a Des Plaines police officer during a response to a reported domestic disturbance on Wednesday afternoon, September 9, 2026.

Police were called to a home in the 2000 block of Touhy Avenue shortly after 2:30 p.m. A large police presence developed in the area, and part of Touhy Avenue was closed while authorities investigated.

Babidi was taken to a hospital after being wounded but later died.

What Happened in Des Plaines?

According to police, officers responded at approximately 2:32 p.m. to a report of a domestic disturbance at a residence on Touhy Avenue.

During the response, a male resident was shot by a Des Plaines police officer.

Emergency crews provided medical assistance before Babidi was transported to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

Police have not publicly released a complete account of what led to the shooting or what occurred inside the residence immediately before the officer fired.

Ayham Babidi Identified

Authorities identified the deceased man as 21-year-old Ayham Babidi of Des Plaines.

His death has brought attention to the circumstances surrounding the police response, with investigators now working to establish a complete timeline of the incident.

Babidi’s father has reportedly said that his son had documented mental-health struggles and did not own a weapon. Those statements are part of the information surrounding the case, while investigators continue examining the circumstances independently.

Investigation Underway

The Major Case Assistance Team is investigating the officer-involved shooting.

The investigation is intended to establish what happened before and during the shooting, including the circumstances that led officers to use deadly force.

Authorities have not publicly established whether a weapon was present or what specific actions preceded the shooting.

The investigation remains ongoing, and no conclusions about potential wrongdoing should be drawn before the inquiry is completed.

Touhy Avenue Closed During Investigation

Following the shooting, Touhy Avenue was temporarily closed between Des Plaines River Road and Scott Street as officers secured the area and processed the scene.

Police said there was no continuing threat to the public and advised motorists to avoid the area while the investigation was underway.

The incident was described as isolated.

Des Plaines Incident Details

Investigation Continues

The death of Ayham Babidi remains under investigation as authorities work to determine exactly what happened during the domestic-disturbance response.

The officer’s actions, the circumstances inside the home and the events immediately preceding the shooting will be examined as part of the investigation.

Further information is expected as investigators release additional findings.

Disclaimer

This article is based on information available at the time of publication. The circumstances surrounding the Des Plaines officer-involved shooting remain under investigation, and details may change as authorities release additional information. This article does not make a determination of fault or wrongdoing while the investigation is ongoing.