Armed Joliet man shot, killed by deputies after fatally stabbing grandfather

WILL COUNTY, Unwell. – Will County deputies shot and killed an armed man who fatally stabbed his grandfather, the sheriff’s workplace mentioned.

Authorities had been referred to as to a residential disturbance within the 300 block of Middletree Street in Joliet Township Saturday afternoon. Officers say 21-year-old Jabbar Muhammad was armed with a knife and threatening to kill his 70-year-old grandfather. 

Deputies say they tried to calm Muhammad down, however he lunged at his grandfather, fatally stabbing him within the neck. 

Deputies shot Muhammad a number of instances, Will County Sheriff’s Workplace added.

Muhammad died on the scene. His grandfather, Eldred Wells, died at a hospital.