Suspect in custody following police shooting and barricade situation in Peoria

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A suspect has been taken into custody following an incident that involved a police shooting and a subsequent barricade situation.

According to a statement released by Peoria Police officials, officers responded to a mental health call for service at around 8:58 a.m. in the area of 73rd Avenue and Eugie.

"Once our officers arrived on scene they encountered a male subject at the front door who presented a long gun towards officers and pointed it at them. It is believed our officers fired their duty weapons and were not injured," read a portion of the statement.

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Arrest made after Peoria police shooting

The incident led to a barricade situation in the area of 73rd Avenue and Eugie for some time.

The suspect has been identified by police as 43-year-old Judd Williams. Following the shooting, Williams went back inside the home and barricaded himself. He was eventually taken to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

After being released from the hospital, Williams was booked into jail. He is accused of aggravated assault and misconduct involving weapons.

No officers were hurt.

Judd Williams

Where the incident happened