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A man has been apprehended following a tense standoff in Addison, Illinois, after reportedly setting items ablaze in the street on Thursday, according to local authorities.
The incident began when a 911 call was received shortly before 11 a.m., as confirmed by the Addison Police Department.
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The suspect, a male, allegedly contacted the police demanding assistance in locating his dogs. He reportedly threatened that if the police failed to help, he would find others to complete the task.
As officers were en route, nearby residents on the 200 block of East La Porte Drive reported seeing the man blocking the road with a white SUV while holding a bag.
Witnesses also observed him spraying an unidentified substance and igniting various items in the street, according to police reports.
When officers arrived just after 11 a.m., the suspect went into a house, and shots were fired toward police from the home, police said.
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Some police were taken to a local hospital with minor injuries.
No one else was injured, police said.
The suspect was eventually taken into custody.
Police asked residents nearby to stay inside during the incident.
Addison Trail High School was also in a “secure” environment as a precaution, police said. Students and staff are safe.
Also as a precaution, all nine buildings from Addison School District 4 were in a “secure” environment.
There was no direct link to the school district.
