Chatham Resident in Custody after Episode of Violence Shocks Neighbors
by Lesley R. Chinn
A situation last week involving a fifty-one year-old former police officer in Chatham who allegedly locked himself in his garage; threatened to hurt himself and who reportedly threatened violence to a woman, has left some neighbors puzzled by what could have caused Ellis Peal to respond so erratically. According to Chicago Police Department spokesperson Officer Laura Kubiak, the situation turned violent after the woman Peal allegedly victimized threatened to kick him out of the residence. Police said Peal was armed with a knife and reportedly went into the garage, but would not come out.
Responding to the situation last Tuesday, Chicago Police SWAT teams descended upon Peals home located on the block of 84th and Wabash, charging him with simple battery and criminal damage to property. Peal surrendered around 7:20 p.m. Although no injuries were reported, the case is under investigation by Calumet Area detectives.
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