On May 22, 2024, at approximately 5:30 a.m., the Elmhurst Police Department responded to Portillo’s located in Elmhurst for a 911 call reporting a domestic-related incident involving a man armed with a knife. A female victim sustained a minor injury and evidence of an assault was present.
The suspect remains in the custody of Elmhurst Police while under medical care.
On Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at approximately 5:30 a.m. the Elmhurst Police Department responded to Portillo’s located at 155 S. IL Route 83 for a 911 call reporting a domestic-related incident involving a man armed with a knife inside the closed restaurant. Upon arrival, officers learned a 32-year-old man was working inside the restaurant as part of a subcontracted cleaning crew with two women. The man had a domestic relationship with one of the women. The women reported the male suspect attacked his domestic partner with two large knives inside the restaurant. The victim and the other woman were able to escape the building and request assistance from a passing motorist, calling 911.
The female victim sustained a minor injury and evidence of the assault was present. The restaurant was closed at the time of the incident and no additional people were inside the building. Officers attempted to make contact with the suspect inside, however, the suspect did not respond to telephone or verbal announcement communications. Officers with the DuPage Metropolitan Emergency Response and Investigations Team (MERIT) responded to assist Elmhurst Police at the scene. At approximately 8:30 a.m. police made entry to the restaurant and located the suspect lying inside suffering from a self-inflicted injury. The suspect was transported by paramedics to an area hospital for treatment.
As part of the response to this incident, the Elmhurst Crossing Shopping Center was closed until approximately 9:30 a.m. Evidence Technicians are currently processing the scene at Portillo’s restaurant, however, the remaining shopping center has returned to normal operations.
The suspect remains in the custody of Elmhurst Police while under medical care. This incident remains under active investigation by the Elmhurst Police Department and criminal charges will be announced at a later date. The Elmhurst Police Department wishes to thank the responding officers of DuPage MERIT and neighboring police agencies for their assistance.
