JOLIET, IL — Practically every year, the Joliet Police Department finds someone shot on the east side stretch of Benton Avenue and some of these gunshot victims become homicide victims. This weekend, Joliet police responded to yet another shooting on Benton Avenue, but by the time the squad cars arrived on the scene to tend to the victim, the dangerous gunman was nowhere to be found.
He's gone into hiding and it will now be up to the Joliet police detectives to learn his identity and the reasons for the shooting.
According to police spokesman Dwayne English, at 6:46 p.m. on Saturday, the officers responded to the area of East Benton Street and Polson Place following a report of a man who had been shot.
Upon arrival, officers located an 18-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds to his back and left arm.
The victim was transported to Silver Cross Hospital with life-threatening injuries before later being transferred to Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood for further treatment.
English noted that the shooting scene was secured, and officers, detectives, and crime scene investigators conducted an extensive canvass of the area during which spent shell casings were located.
"At this time, no suspect information is available, and the events leading up to the shooting remain under active investigation. Anyone with video footage or information related to this shooting is encouraged to contact the Joliet Police Department Investigations Division at 815-
724-3020. Those wishing to remain anonymous may contact Will County Crime Stoppers at 800-323-6734 or submit a tip online at crimestoppersofwillcounty.org," English advised.
Sign up for free local newsletters and alerts for the
Joliet, IL Patch
Patch.com is the nationwide leader in hyperlocal news.
Visit Patch.com to find your town today.