Mokena barricade ends peacefully after domestic violence call
A barricade situation unfolded in Mokena, Illinois, early on February 16 after police responded to a domestic violence call. The incident involved an armed suspect who had barricaded themselves inside a residence. Authorities confirmed the person was later taken into custody without further harm.
The situation started when officers arrived at the scene following reports of domestic violence. The suspect, whose identity remains undisclosed, was armed and had barricaded themselves inside the property. The victim—a woman—and her three children had already escaped safely before police arrived.
The barricade situation concluded with the suspect in police custody. No injuries were reported, and the victim and her children remained unharmed. Authorities have not released further details about the suspect or potential charges at this time.
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