Crest Hill Shooting, Joliet Crash Victim Still Hospitalized

CREST HILL, IL — Although the Crest Hill Police Department has not made any arrests in connection with last week's shooting of a 28-year-old man, detectives are continuing to actively investigate the crime in hopes of catching the culprit, according to Police Chief Ed Clark.

Clark said the victim remains in critical condition at St. Joe's hospital. The case was complicated by the fact that two police agencies handled separate investigations of the incident. Joliet police became involved when the victim crashed his car into a large tree and a dental office building at the corner of Ingalls and Larkin Avenues around 11 p.m. on Nov. 23.

The victim notified Joliet police that he was shot in the chest in Crest Hill.

Clark said it's his belief that the shooting victim tried to drive himself to the St. Joe's emergency room when he crashed into the tree in Joliet.

Clark said the shooting occurred in the 1900 block of Marlboro Lane. Clark said he did not want to divulge more details about the shooting because it's considered an active investigation as detectives continue to follow up on more leads.

"Right now, I'd like to hold some things close to the vest," Clark said.

People with information about the shooting can call the Crest Hill Police Department's investigations unit at 815-741-5111, Clark noted.