Crime & Safety
Man Shot In House On West Jefferson: Joliet Police
Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the Joliet Police Department Investigation Unit at 815-724-3020.
JOLIET, IL — A 38-year-old Joliet man was shot Wednesday night inside a house in the 1000 block of Joliet's busiest thoroughfare, West Jefferson Street. The shooter ran away before Joliet police cars arrived at the emergency. The shooting was reported at 7:37 p.m.
Officers found the gunshot victim at the house, and he suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his hand.
At this time, it is believed the victim was shot by a man in the residence, Joliet police noted.
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The gunshot victim was taken by Joliet Fire Department ambulance to Ascension St Joseph Medical Center.
"This was an isolated incident," Joliet police spokesman Dwayne English announced.
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He said this is an active investigation in its early stages.
Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the Joliet Police Department Investigation Unit 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.
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