The Brief
- A Des Plaines man armed with a box cutter confronted an employee at a vape shop, who escaped before the suspect barricaded himself inside.
- Police negotiated with the suspect, identified as 26-year-old Leonard G. Puscasu, who surrendered without incident.
- Nearby businesses were closed for several hours but have since reopened; the investigation is ongoing.
DES PLAINES, Ill. – A Des Plaines man armed with a box cutter surrendered to police after barricading himself in a vape shop on Saturday, according to police.
What we know:
Around 8:59 a.m., officers responded to Vortex Vapes, located at 1564 Rand Road, for a report of a man armed with a box cutter who confronted a shop employee, police say. The employee was able to flee the building while the suspect barricaded himself inside the business, according to police.…