Man shot to death in Dollar Tree parking lot in Joliet identified, officials say

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Joliet police are investigating a deadly shooting in a Dollar Tree parking lot on Sunday.

A man who was killed has now been identified.

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The shooting happened at about 1:51 a.m. Sunday at the Dollar Tree in the 2900-Block of Colorado Avenue, Joliet police said.

A 31-year-old man was found with a gunshot wound to the head. He was rushed to St. Joseph Medical Center, where he died, police said.

The victim was later identified as Aaron Lee Vidales Jr. of Joliet by the Will County Coroner's Office.

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Police said they found a handgun in the parking lot along with multiple shell casings.

Two cars parked nearby were struck by gunfire. The vehicles were empty, police said.

Anyone with video of the incident has been urged to contact Joliet police.