One man has been fatally shot in Joliet, Illinois. The Joliet Police Department is currently investigating. JPD says its officers responded to a residence in the 800 block of Wenberg Street for a report of shots fired around 3:49 p.m. on October 5, 2024.

At the scene, responding officers found a 42-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds near the entrance of the residence. The victim was transported to Silver Cross Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

JPD says spent shell casings were found. No other victims were located. At this time, the motive for the shooting remains under investigation. No other details are available. Anyone with information is asked to contact JPD at 815-724-3020 or Will County Crime Stoppers at 800-323-6734.