Francisco Alvarez was charged with attempted murder and aggravated battery of a peace officer.
A man has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing a south suburban police officer early Saturday morning, authorities said.
Police said officers spoke with Alvarez, who said he called 911 after seeing someone he didn't know in the yard. They searched the outside area of home, but did not find anything, and left the area. Police said officers then opened the closet door, and Alvarez emerged, holding a large knife in his right hand. Alvarez thrust the knife at officers, stabbing one in her stomach.
The Joliet Fire Department transported the injured officer was transported to Ascension St Joseph Medical Center, where she was treated and released.
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