Officers from the Normal Police Department responded to the 100 Block of E. Phoenix Ave in Normal at about 11:10am Friday for call regarding a subject armed with a knife.
Officers established a perimeter and began communication with the individual. At approximately 11:19am, officers were able to take the subject into custody.
The subject was transported by Normal Fire Department personnel for mental health evaluation.
Members of the Illinois State University Police, and McLean County Sheriff’s Department all responded to assist in this incident.