13-Year-Old Points Gun At His Parents In Joliet Bedroom: Cops

JOLIET, IL — A 13-year-old boy is now in the River Valley Juvenile Justice Center after Joliet police say he attacked his older brother and then went into his bedroom and pointed a handgun at his parents. The 13-year-old has been charged with domestic battery, aggravated assault and unlawful use of a weapon, according to Joliet police.

The arrest happened late Thursday night in a part of Joliet in the Plainfield area.

Officers arrived at the house shortly before 11:45 p.m.

"Officers determined that the juvenile had become involved in a physical altercation with his 15-year-old brother," Joliet Police Sgt. Dwayne English stated. "Shortly after the altercation, the juvenile’s parents went to his room to discipline him at which time the juvenile produced a handgun and pointed it at both parents. The juvenile attempted to leave the residence, but the juvenile’s father then disarmed the juvenile and held him until officers arrived who placed the juvenile into custody without further incident."