The Joliet Police Department is investigating a shooting on Sunday night that left an 18-year-old man in critical condition. According to JPD, officers responded to the area of Landau Avenue and Ohio Street just before 8 p.m. on April 14 for a report of a person shot.
At the scene, officers found an 18-year-old male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Medical assistance was immediately provided until Joliet Fire Department paramedics reached the scene, according to JPD. The Fire Department transported the victim to Silver Cross Hospital in critical condition.
JPD detectives are working to identify a suspect or suspects in this case. No additional details are available at this time.
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