Man accused of physically assaulting woman prompts police response in Wilmette

WILMETTE, Ill. - A man was taken into custody after allegedly assaulting his significant other inside her home Tuesday morning in Wilmette.

Around 8:35 a.m., police say the female victim entered the Wilmette Police station to report a domestic battery.

The woman told police she was physically battered by the man she was dating inside her home in the 1900 block of Wilmette Avenue.

Additionally, the woman told police the man pulled out a gun and made statements and threats that would not be removed from the home.

Police say the victim was then able to leave the home a report the incident.

The man willingly exited the home around 11:30 a.m. and was taken into custody, according to police.

The investigation is ongoing.