Joliet Township, IL – A Tuesday morning shooting and stabbing in Joliet Township sent two men to the hospital, according to the Will County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities say there is no ongoing threat to the community.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched around 11:45 a.m. on September 30, 2025, to the 1400 block of Elgin Avenue after reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, deputies found a 66-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the leg. The East Joliet Fire Protection District provided medical care and transported him to a local hospital.
While on scene, deputies also discovered a second man suffering from a stab wound that occurred before their arrival. He was also treated and transported for further care.
The Sheriff’s Office emphasized that community safety remains a top priority and confirmed that investigators believe this was an isolated incident. Authorities have not released additional details on the circumstances leading to the stabbing and shooting.
The case remains under active investigation, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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