2 Teens Shot On Henderson Ave, Girl Airlifted To Loyola: Joliet PD

JOLIET — A 16-year-0ld Joliet girl is fighting for her life at Loyola University Medical Center after she and a 16-year-old boy were both shot on the front porch of a house in the 200 block of Henderson Avenue around 9:10 p.m. Saturday, Joliet police advised.

According to police spokesman Dwayne English, at 9:12 p.m., the officers responded to a house in the 200 block of Henderson Avenue for two people who were shot.

Officers found a 16-year-old girl with multiple gunshots wounds to her body and legs, and a 16-year-old boy with a single gunshot wound to his arm.

According to English, officers immediately provided medical assistance to both shooting victims until the arrival of Joliet Fire Department paramedics.

Both victims were shot while on the front porch of the house.

"It is believed that the gunfire came from a silver Chevrolet Silverado that was driving southbound on Henderson Avenue. The vehicle fled the area following the shooting," English said.

No other gunshot victims were found. Numerous spent shell casings were recovered, and two other houses were also struck by the gunfire.

The 16-year-old girl was taken to Silver Cross Hospital by the Joliet Fire Department in critical condition. She was later transferred to Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood.

Joliet paramedics took the 16-year-old boy to Ascension St. Joseph Medical Center, where he was treated and later released.

English asked that anyone with video footage or information related to this shooting is encouraged to contact the Joliet Police Department Investigation Division at 815-724-3020. Citizens may also contact Will County Crime Stoppers at 800-323-6734 or online if they wish to remain anonymous.