Crime & Safety
Plainfield, IL Shooting Update: Man Arrested After June Gunfire
PLAINFIELD, IL – A 21 year old man is facing six criminal charges following a months long investigation into a shooting connected to a domestic dispute in suburban Plainfield, where police say gunfire
By Lauren Beckett · 2026-10-20T16:52:40.834Z
PLAINFIELD, IL – A 21 year old man is facing six criminal charges following a months long investigation into a shooting connected to a domestic dispute in suburban Plainfield, where police say gunfire erupted but no injuries were reported.
According to the Plainfield Police Department , officers responded to the 24100 block of West Hazelcrest Drive in June 2026 after receiving reports of a shooting involving a resident, an ex partner and another individual.
Witnesses identified David R. Mora, 21, as the alleged shooter and provided investigators with a description of the vehicle used to leave the scene.
Officers subsequently located Mora at a residence in Joliet and took him into custody for questioning.
Using automated license plate readers and information obtained during interviews, investigators located a vehicle believed to be involved at a farm property in the 10000 block of Caton Farm Road.
Police said the vehicle was concealed inside an open barn between a boat and trailer. It was secured and towed for further investigation.
Mora was initially released pending additional investigation.
Over the following weeks, detectives gathered digital forensic records, physical evidence and court documents before presenting their findings to the Will County State's Attorney's Office.
Six Criminal Charges Filed
Authorities obtained an arrest warrant alleging aggravated discharge of a firearm, aggravated assault, aggravated unlawful possession of a weapon, unlawful possession of methamphetamine, unlawful possession of cocaine and domestic battery.
On Monday, Oct. 19, Joliet police served the arrest warrant and transferred Mora into Plainfield police custody.
He was subsequently transported to the Will County Adult Detention Facility.
The case involves allegations spanning firearm offenses, controlled substances and domestic violence.
Police are requesting additional information from anyone familiar with the incident.
Residents with relevant information can contact Detective Sgt. Ron Mikos at 815 267 7237 .
The charges are allegations, and Mora is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.