JOLIET, IL – A late-night shooting near an apartment complex in Joliet claimed the life of a 25-year-old man on Wednesday night. Local law enforcement reported the incident took place shortly before midnight on the 2300 block of White Birch Lane.
Police officers were dispatched to the deadly scene following a report of gunfire. When they arrived, the police found the victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was discovered in the parking area of the apartment complex. Officers provided immediate medical aid until Joliet Fire Department paramedics arrived.
The wounded man was then transported to the Ascension Saint Joseph Medical Center, where he eventually succumbed to his injuries. His identity and the cause of death are to be determined by the Will County Coroner’s Office.
During their investigation, detectives and forensic experts discovered over 20 shell casings in the vicinity of the incident. In addition, they noted that the gunfire caused damage to three parked vehicles and an apartment window, though no other person was reported injured.
The investigation is ongoing. In line with this, the police department encourages anyone with relevant information or video footage connected to the incident to reach out to them or the Will County Crime Stoppers.