Barricade Situation Ends With Man Detained In Wheaton

WHEATON, IL — A man is being detained following an armed barricade situation in Wheaton Friday morning. Deputy Chief PJ Youker told Patch police were called to a home near Chase and Illinois Streets around 9 a.m. and that subject had been armed with a knife, but was unarmed when he exited the home just before 11 a.m.

Residents near the home had been asked to stay indoors amid a heavy police presence, but Youker said there had been no threat to the community. Lowell Elementary School had been advised to have recess indoors, but no lockdown was in effect as of 11 a.m. Friday.

Youker told Patch the incident is domestic in nature, but he was unable to provide additional details about the subject or incident Friday morning.

According to Youker, barricade incidents often take a while to resolve. He said, “We want to always resolve them in the most peaceable way possible so we’re always willing to spend the time and dedicate the resources to get these individuals the help they need."

This is a developing story. Check back with Patch for updates.