Gunman From Tear Gas Police Standoff Charged With Disorderly Conduct, Obstructing: Cops

JOLIET, IL — A Joliet man gassed out of his Brentwood Place house after he refused to come to the door and then fired a gun four times was charged Thursday with two misdemeanors, according to the police and court records.

Victor Hicks, 61, faces a count each of disorderly conduct and obstructing the police.

Even though Hicks was only charged with misdemeanors, his bond was set at a whopping $75,000.

Relatives of Hicks reportedly called the cops Sunday night after they weren’t able to get hold of him. Officers went to the house but no one answered the door.

Hicks suffers from heart and kidney ailments, police said, and concerned family asked for officers to force their way into the house. Officers reportedly broke a window, unlocked the door and announced their presence. A gunshot then rang out, police said. The officers again identified themselves and a second shot was reportedly fired. The officers then backed off and set up a perimeter.

Two more shots were fired after the cops retreated, police said. The SWAT team and hostage negotiators were called in and police were able to reach Hicks via telephone, but he reportedly would not speak with them.

After obtaining a search warrant, the SWAT team breached the front door and fired tear gas into the house, police said. Hicks then exited the residence and surrendered.

Hicks was taken to Presence St. Joseph Medical Center for an evaluation. He had yet to be transported to the Will County jail Wednesday afternoon.

Victor Hicks | image via Will County Sheriff's Department