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CBS News
22-06-2025
- CBS News
Boy, 15, charged with shooting 3 other teens in Joliet, Illinois
A teenage boy was charged with shooting three other teens early Sunday morning in Joliet, Illinois. The 15-year-old from Joliet was arrested and charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon. Joliet police said around 5:30 a.m., officers responded to the 300 block of South Ottawa Street for reports of three people who were shot. Arriving officers spoke with the residents, who told them the victims were taken to the hospital. A 16-year-old from Joliet was airlifted to Loyola Children's Hospital in critical condition. Police said his condition was stabilized. A 14-year-old from University Park was driven to Loyola Children's Hospital in unknown condition, and their condition was also stabilized. The third victim, also a 16-year-old from Joliet, was treated and discharged. Investigators identified the 15-year-old as a person of interest and took him to the Joliet Police Department. It was then revealed that he was the gunman who fired the gun. He was taken to the Will County River Valley Justice Center. Police said the scene remains active as investigators continue to collect additional evidence. The shooting was an isolated incident, and there is no threat to the public. Anyone with information or video footage of the incident is asked to contact the Joliet Police Department's Investigation Division at 815-724-3020 or the Will County Crime Stoppers at 800-323-6734. Tipsters who want to remain anonymous can visit
CBS News
15-06-2025
- CBS News
Man killed, 2 women critical after head-on crash in Joliet, police say
A man was killed and two women were critically hurt after a head-on crash Saturday evening in Joliet, Illinois. Joliet police said just before 7 p.m., officers responded to Black Road and Magnolia Drive for a report of a traffic crash with injuries. Preliminary investigation indicated that a Buick Regal driven by a 57-year-old Joliet man was heading westbound on Black Road approaching Magnolia Drive. It is believed that the Regal veered left into an eastbound lane of Black Road, hitting a Buick Encore driven by a 68-year-old woman head-on. The Regal then hit a Chevrolet Silverado driven by a 26-year-old man also heading eastbound on Black Road. The driver of the Buick Regal was taken to St Joseph Medical Center by the Joliet Fire Department and was pronounced deceased at the hospital. The Will County Coroner's Office will determine the identity of the deceased driver and the manner of death. The Encore driver and passenger, a 69-year-old woman from Lake Station, Indiana, were taken to St. Joseph Medical Center in critical condition. The Chevrolet driver was not hurt. Investigators temporarily closed the roadway to reconstruct the scene. The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with video footage or information about the crash is asked to contact the Joliet Police Department Traffic Unit at 815-724-3193.
CBS News
12-06-2025
- CBS News
Dramatic rescue from Joliet apartment fire caught on body cam video
Joliet police released body cam video that shows a dramatic rescue at a burning apartment building in the southwest suburbs Tuesday. Seven people were injured when the building at 115 Essington Road caught fire. They arrived to find flames shooting out of the building and heavy smoke coming from the attic. Joliet police and firefighters rushed to save a family trapped on their third-floor balcony. In the body cam video you can see a man hit the ground after jumping from the balcony, though he appears to be OK. Rescuers then scale a ladder to save a little girl. After grabbing her, you can see them go back to get the girl's mother down the ladder. The video then shows them going back into the burning building evacuate any residents still inside. Only minor injuries were reported and all residents of the apartment building are accounted for. The Joliet Office of Emergency and Disaster Management is working with the residents who have been displaced.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
13-year-old boy shot and killed in Joliet alley, police say
The Brief A 13-year-old boy was found fatally shot in an alley in the 300 block of Desplaines Street in Joliet around 4:42 p.m. Monday. The teen was pronounced dead at the scene; no suspects are in custody, and his identity has not been released. Joliet police are investigating and urging anyone with information or video footage to contact detectives or Will County Crime Stoppers. JOLIET, Ill. - A 13-year-old boy is dead after being shot Monday afternoon in an alley in Joliet, according to police. What we know Officers responded around 4:42 p.m. to the 300 block of Desplaines Street, where they found the boy in a rear alley with gunshot wounds. He showed no signs of life and was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. No arrests have been made, and the teen's identity has not been released. Police have not shared further details about the circumstances of the shooting. What's next Joliet police are still working to identify the suspect(s) involved in the deadly shooting. Anyone with video footage or information related to the shooting is urged to contact the Joliet Police Department Investigation Division at 815-724-3020 or Will County Crime Stoppers at 800-323-6734.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Police: 13-year-old boy shot and killed in Joliet
JOLIET, Ill. — A teenager was found shot to death in an alley in Joliet late Monday afternoon, police said. Joliet police officers responded to the 300 block of Des Plaines Street on reports of a person shot just before 4:45 p.m. Officers located an unresponsive 13-year-old boy in an alley who had been shot. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The shooting is still being investigated by police and no arrests have been made. Anyone with video footage or information related to this incident is asked to contact the Joliet Police Department Investigation Division at 815-724-3020 or submit an anonymous tip online. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
