Joliet Teen Shot Victim In Leg During Jewelry Heist: Joliet Police Reveal

JOLIET, IL — The Joliet Police Department announced this week's capture of 18-year-old Jeremy Franklin, who comes from the 3600 block of Jonathan Simpson Drive, on charges of aggravated battery with a firearm, attempted armed robbery, aggravated discharge of a firearm and aggravated unlawful possession of a weapon.

According to Joliet police spokesman Tizoc Landeros: Detective Green met with the Will County State's Attorney's Office to propose charges against Franklin and Judge John Pavich of Will County subsequently approved and signed the arrest warrant.

On June 24, around 4 p.m., Joliet Tactical Officers conducted surveillance in an area where they anticipated Franklin's presence. The officers spotted Franklin entering the front passenger seat of a black Chevrolet sedan. They followed the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop in the 2300 block of Glenwood Avenue and that's where Franklin was captured.

Landeros said that earlier this month, Franklin tried to rob the victim of jewelry using a gun. When Franklin was unable to obtain the jewelry, he fired at the victim, striking him in the leg. The victim and bystanders fled as Franklin continued to discharge his weapon. Franklin was identified as the person who shot the victim and attempted to commit the robbery, according to Landeros.

Franklin was processed and subsequently transported to the Will County Adult Detention Facility without any incidents, and he remained in the jail as of Friday.

Here is the original story published by Joliet Patch following the June 7 shooting in the 900 block of Marion Street.

2 Shot In Joliet, 2 Arrests Made After This Shooting: Joliet Police