After Boy, 5, Shot By Another Child, 2 Members Of Hudson Family Are Put In Jail: Joliet PD

JOLIET,IL — Another member of the Hudson family — 38-year-old Amin A. Hudson, 38, of Joliet was booked into the Will County Jail on an outstanding warrant for unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon. Back in mid-May, an 8-year-old child shot a 5-year-old child in the 500 block of Dover, according to Joliet police. Hudson's gun was responsible for that shooting, arrest reports show.

On Thursday, around 6 p.m., Joliet's Tactical Officers were notified of an arrest warrant for Amin Hudson, a resident of the 500 block of Dover Street, where the shooting took place. He owned the gun used in the shooting of the 5-year-old victim, according to Friday's Joliet police press release.

According to the agency, Detective Beck reviewed evidence indicating that Amin Hudson had possessed the gun for several months prior to the incident. Additionally, at the time of the shooting, Amin Hudson had previously been convicted of on a 2021 Will County crime of delivery of a controlled substance.

As for the May 16 shooting incident, the 5-year-old child was struck in the arm, and he has undergone several surgeries since the incident. According to his mother, he is doing well and is currently in her care, Joliet police spokesman Tizoc Landeros revealed.

Last weekend, Joliet police announced the capture of 62-year-old Denise Hudson and she was booked into the Will County Jail on charges of endangering the health and life of a child. She also lives at the house in the 500 block of Dover.

According to Sgt. Landeros, Denise Hudson was babysitting the victim when the May 16 shooting occurred. She failed to call 911 to request medical assistance for the victim. Detective Beck discovered that the shooting took place more than one and a half hours before the Joliet Police received the first 911 call, which was made by the victim’s mother from the hospital.

"Hudson's statements have been inconsistent and lack credibility," Landeros revealed.

While being questioned, Denise Hudson experienced illness and shortness of breath. The Joliet Fire Department was called to assess her condition. She was then taken to the hospital for treatment. After receiving care, Hudson was discharged and returned to the Joliet Police Department for processing. Subsequently, she was taken to the Will County Adult Detention Facility without any further incidents.

Will County's judges ruled that Denise Hudson should regain her freedom this week. After three days in the jail, she was let out on Monday, the jail logs show.

Original Joliet Patch coverage:

Boy, 5, Shot In Joliet House By 8-Year-Old: Police