Toddler 1 of 2 hurt in Joliet shooting, police say

Joliet police still searching for any possible suspects after man, toddler shot
Monday, October 18, 2021
JOLIET, Ill. (WLS) -- Joliet police are investigating after a 2-year-old boy and 25-year-old man were shot Sunday night.

Police responded just before 6:45 p.m. to the 1200-block of Luther Avenue for a report of shots fired. While officers were checking the area, they learned the pair had arrived at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox with apparent gunshot wounds, police said.
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The child was shot in the ankle while seated inside a vehicle in the area, and the man was shot in the chest and arm while outside the vehicle, according to police.

Both victims' injuries are believed to be non-life threatening, police said.

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No one is in custody in connection with the shooting.
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Anyone with information is asked to call the Joliet Police Department Investigation Unit at 815-724-3020 or Will County Crime Stoppers at 800-323-6734.



To remain anonymous, visit https://crimestoppersofwillcounty.org/.

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