Joliet, IL – A late-night shooting in a Joliet neighborhood left two teenagers critically injured and prompted a swift police response that led to the arrest of a juvenile allegedly connected to the violence.
According to the Joliet Police Department, officers responded around 8:16 p.m. Thursday to reports of multiple individuals shot in the 1000 block of Lois Place. Upon arrival, officers found two 17-year-old males suffering from multiple gunshot wounds inside a residence. One victim was discovered in a second-floor stairwell with injuries to the chest and abdomen, while another was found in a first-floor stairwell with wounds to the leg and abdomen.
Police said officers immediately rendered aid before paramedics arrived. A third victim, a 17-year-old male, was located outside the residence with a gunshot wound to the hand. All three victims were transported for treatment, with two later listed in critical condition.
During the initial response, officers observed a male allegedly running from the area and later took him into custody nearby. Authorities said the 17-year-old juvenile was allegedly found in possession of a backpack containing three 9mm handguns and ammunition, some of which had reportedly been stolen.
Investigators recovered a firearm and multiple shell casings at the scene, along with additional weapons allegedly discovered during a canvass of the apartment complex. Evidence of gunfire damage was found throughout the residence.
The juvenile has been charged with multiple firearm-related offenses, while his alleged involvement in the shooting remains under investigation. Police said the incident appears to be targeted.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Joliet police or Will County Crime Stoppers.
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