Suspect Arrested in May 30 Murder of 16-year-old
Jaquan Blalock (17, Markham) was arrested, processed, and transported to the River Valley Justice Center on the charges of First Degree Murder (3 Counts) and Aggravated Battery.
Blalock is being charged as an adult in this case.
On May 30, 2023, at 7:57 p.m., officers responded to the 400 block of South Joliet Street for a report of a person shot. Upon arrival, officers located a 16-year-old male who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Will County Coroner’s Office.
Joliet Police Detectives immediately launched an intensive investigation into this shooting. As their investigation progressed, detectives identified Blalock as a suspect in this murder. On September 15, 2023, Detectives secured an arrest warrant for Blalock for three counts of First Degree Murder and Aggravated Battery.
On November 2, 2023, Blalock was taken into custody on the above listed warrant at a residence in the 17000 block of Longfellow Avenue in Hazel Crest, Illinois, by members of the US Marshals Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force and the Will County Fugitive Task Force.
Blalock was transported to the Joliet Police Department where he was processed and then transferred to the River Valley Justice Center.
“On behalf of the Joliet Police Department, I want to send our deepest condolences to the friends and family of the young victim in this senseless act of violence,” said Joliet Police Chief Bill Evans.
“This case is a stark reminder of the devastating impact that violence can have on our young people, their families, and our entire community. We must remember that violence only begets more violence, and we share the responsibility with our community to work towards a safer Joliet. I’m very thankful for the tireless efforts of our Detectives and Officers who worked to bring this criminal to justice.
“I also wish to thank the Will County State’s Attorney Office, US Marshals Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force, and the Will County Fugitive Task Force for their assistance in this case.”