Shots Fired Near West Jefferson Street: Here's What's Known

JOLIET — The Joliet Police Department issued a press release late Wednesday night revealing that just after 3 p.m., the officers learned of a shooting on the busy West Jefferson Street.

According to police spokesman Dwayne English, the following facts are known so far:

At 3:06 p.m., the officers responded to the area of West Jefferson Street and Reed Street for a report of shots fired. The officers located spent shell casings in the roadway on Reed Street. Further investigation determined that someone inside a white sedan vehicle fired multiple rounds at a maroon sport utility vehicle that was driving eastbound in a nearby alley.

Both vehicles then fled the area and were unable to be located.

No injuries were reported.

Anyone with video footage or information related to this shooting 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.