Crime & Safety
Joliet Teen Shot Several Times Fighting For His Life: Cops
The 18-year-old was rushed to Silver Cross Hospital where he remains in critical condition. The shooting happened at 7:52 p.m.
JOLIET, IL — A Joliet teenager was struck by several bullets on Sunday evening along Ohio Street near Landau Avenue.
The teenager is fighting to survive. He's in critical condition, according to Joliet police. As for the shooter, he got away before Joliet police converged upon the scene.
Joliet police spokesman Dwayne English said the teen was shot at 7:52 p.m. Officers provided medical assistance until paramedics from the Joliet Fire Department arrived in their arrival to transport the victim to the nearest hospital.
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Officers and detectives conducted a canvas of the area of the shooting.
According to English:
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"This is an active investigation in its early stages as Joliet Police Detectives work to identify a suspect or suspects. If anyone has information related to this incident, they are encouraged to contact the Joliet Police Department Investigation Division at 815-724-3020. They can also contact Will County Crime Stoppers at 800-323-6734 or online at https://crimestoppersofwillcou... if they wish to remain anonymous.
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