Joliet Man Who Killed His Father Captured Near Elwood: Police

JOLIET, IL — Joliet police announced that detectives have solved Monday afternoon's homicide of a 50-year-old man who was shot inside his open garage, with the arrest of his son, 32-year-old Jakeem Williams.

Williams drove away from the scene of his crime, but was captured by Will County Sheriff's deputies near Elwood, Joliet police said.

Now, Jakeem Williams is in the Will County Jail facing first-degree murder charges.

According to Joliet police spokesman Dwayne English, shortly before 4 p.m., officers were called to a house in the 700 block of Fairlane Drive for a shooting.

Officers found the 50-year-old man who had been shot in an open garage. The victim was taken to Ascension St Joseph Medical Center, where he died, by the Joliet Fire Department.

A preliminary investigation indicated that during an argument, Williams retrieved a handgun from his bedroom and shot his father, English said.

Officers established a perimeter around the residence, and three other family members were able to safely exit the home.

Following a search of the residence, it was determined that Williams had fled the area following the shooting, according to English.

Officers and detectives identified a vehicle that Williams may be driving, and this information was disseminated to area law enforcement agencies. A short time later, police said it was learned that Williams was taken into custody after being stopped by Will County Sheriff's deputies and Elwood police officers at Route 53 and Hoff Road near Elwood.

Joliet Police responded to the traffic stop and took custody of Williams. Identification of the victim and cause of death will be determined by the Will County Coroner’s Office.