Woman, 18, Critical After Shooting On South Ottawa Street

JOLIET, IL — An 18-year-old woman was critically injured during Thursday afternoon's drive-by shooting on Joliet's southeast side. The victim was shot in the head as she sat in the driver's seat of a car parked in the 200 block of South Ottawa Street around 1:40 p.m.

The victim was rushed by Joliet Fire Department ambulance to AMITA St. Joe's hospital. The gunman opened fire on the woman's car, and several bullets also hit her vehicle, according to Joliet police. The gunman's car sped away before the police arrived.

"This is an active investigation in its early stages as Joliet police detectives work to identify a suspect or suspects," police spokesman Dwayne English announced.

If anyone has any information related to Thursday's shooting, English encouraged them 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.

On Sunday evening, Joliet police investigated two separate shootings that left a total of three people injured, including a 2-year-old child. Two victims were shot on Luther Avenue, and a 21-year-old man was shot near Eastern Avenue and Washington Street.

No arrests have been made yet.