Joliet shooting: Police shoot, critically injure armed man, officials say

JOLIET, Ill. (WLS) -- South suburban police shot and critically injured a man on Monday afternoon, officials said.

The shooting happened in Joliet near Elmwood and Bennett avenues just before 5 p.m., police said. Officers responded to the 600 block of Elmwood Avenue for a report of shots fired.

When they arrived, officers saw a man walking while holding a handgun, police said. Officers discharged their weapons, striking him.

Officers immediately provided medical assistance after the shooting, and a handgun was recovered at the scene, police said.

The man was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. The officers were transported to a local hospital in accordance with department policy.

The Will-Grundy Major Crimes Task Force is investigating. Police said the incident was isolated, and there is no threat to the public.