Arrest Made in Wenberg Street Homicide
Kendrick Pullen (21, Chicago) was arrested, processed, and transported to the Will County Adult Detention Facility for Three Counts of First Degree Murder and One Count of Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon.
Following a thorough investigation into the October 5, 2024, homicide of Everett Cole in the 800 block of Wenberg Street, Joliet Police Detectives quickly identified Pullen as a suspect.
Pullen was located in a vehicle that was stopped in the evening hours of October 09, 2024, and he was transported to the Joliet Police Department for questioning.
On October 11, 2024, Detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Pullen for three counts of First Degree Murder and one count of Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon. Pullen was taken into custody and processed at the Joliet Police Department, and he was then transferred to the Will County Adult Detention Facility.
A motive for this shooting remains under investigation.
“My thoughts are with the family and friends of Mr. Cole, who lost his life to such a selfish and unnecessary act of violence,” said Joliet Police Chief Bill Evans
“The swift identification and apprehension of a suspect in this case is
a direct result of the professionalism, dedication, and teamwork demonstrated by our Detectives and Officers. Their hard work in conducting an exhaustive investigation has brought a suspect
into custody, and hopefully a sense of justice to the family and friends of Everett Cole.
“Thank you to the Will County State’s Attorney’s Office for their assistance in this case. Lastly, I feel it important to recognize our strong community.
“The successful resolution of this case is not merely the result of law enforcement efforts, but a testament to the bond between our police department and the community we serve, thus reinforcing the fabric of trust and cooperation that allows the Joliet Police Department to fulfill our duty to serve this great city.”
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(October 5, 2024 – Joliet, Illinois) – On October 5, 2024, at 3:49 p.m., Officers responded to a residence in the 800 block of Wenberg Street for a report of shots fired.
Upon arrival, Officers located a 42-year-old male who had sustained multiple gunshots laying near the entrance of the
residence. Officers immediately rendered medical assistance until the arrival of Joliet Fire Department paramedics. The male shooting victim was transported to Silver Cross Hospital by the Joliet Fire Department where he was pronounced deceased.
Additional Officers and Detectives arrived and conducted an extensive canvass of the scene. Spent shell casings were located nearby. No other victims were located and a motive for this shooting is still under investigation.
Detectives continue to actively investigate this shooting at this hour.
Further details will be provided should they become available. Anyone with video footage or information related to this shooting is encouraged to contact the Joliet Police Department Investigation Division at (815)724-3020.
They can also contact Will County Crime Stoppers at 800-323-6734 or online at https://crimestoppersofwillcounty.org/ if they wish to remain anonymous.