Francisco Alvarez, 42, of Glendale Heights was placed under police guard at Silver Cross Hospital for attempted first-degree murder and aggravated battery to a police officer.
Joliet police said just before 4 a.m., officers responded to a 911 call for a welfare check, in the 500 block of Bevan Drive West.
Around 5:11 a.m., officers responded back to the same residence after a second report of Alvarez who had barricaded himself in a coat closet inside the home. After numerous attempts to de-escalate the situation, officers opened the closet door at which time Alvarez emerged holding a large knife in his right hand, according to police.Officers deployed a Taser, which was ineffective. A struggle ensued and Alvarez was disarmed and placed into custody.
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