Joliet Township, IL – Will County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating an early morning shooting that left a Joliet Township home riddled with bullet holes and sent one person to the hospital Sunday.
According to the Will County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to the 200 block of Oscar Avenue in Joliet Township at approximately 3:20 a.m. after reports of gunfire. Authorities observed about four bullet holes in the front exterior wall of a residence. The home was occupied, but no residents were reportedly injured. Occupants told investigators they were awakened by the sound of multiple gunshots outside and called 911.
Crime Scene Investigators processed the scene, recovering about twenty-four 9mm shell casings from the area, according to law enforcement officials. As the investigation continued, deputies contacted area hospitals and learned that a male subject had arrived at Ascension Saint Joseph – Joliet with an alleged gunshot wound to the hand.
Will County Sheriff’s officials stated the individual has not cooperated with investigators at this time. The Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone with information about the shooting to contact their office at 815-727-8575 or submit an anonymous tip through Will County Crime Stoppers at 800-323-6734 or online at www.crimestoppersofwillcounty.org.
No arrests have been reported, and the investigation remains active.
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