3 deputies injured in struggle with suspect, fall down escalator at DuPage County Courthouse

DUPAGE COUNTY, Ill. (WLS) -- Three sheriff's deputies were injured during a altercation with a person who tried to leave a courthouse that resulted in a fall down an escalator Friday in the west suburbs.

The incident happened around 10:15 a.m. at the DuPage County Courthouse in Wheaton, officials said.

ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch

A man who attempted to leave the courthouse after being ordered for an evaluation during a court hearing was stopped by DuPage County Sheriff's deputies on an escalator landing.

The suspect resisted the deputies, and a physical struggle ensued, officials said. The man and at least one deputy fell down the escalator together.

Three deputies were taken to a local hospital as a result of the incident. Their condition were not yet known.

The suspect was taken into custody and charges are pending, DuPage County officials said.

No further information was immediately available.