2 teens wounded in Joliet shooting; 'numerous' shell casings found, police say

Thursday, September 1, 2022
JOLIET, Ill. (WLS) -- Two teens were wounded in a shooting in suburban Joliet Thursday.

Officers responded to the 400-block of East Benton Street just after 2 p.m. for a report of shots fired. When they arrived, they discovered two 17-year-old males with gunshot wounds, Joliet police said.
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"Numerous" shell casings were located near the scene, police added.

The teens were transported with serious injuries to area hospitals by the Joliet Fire Department.
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No suspects are in custody as police investigate.

Anyone with information is asked to call Joliet police at 815-724-3020. You can also contact the Will County Crime Stoppers at 800-323-6734 or online at https://crimestoppersofwillcounty.org/ if they wish to remain anonymous.
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