Police Investigating Wilson Avenue Shooting
On May 10, 2025, at 1:09 a.m., Officers responded to the 200 block of Wilson Avenue for a report of shots fired.
Officers were advised that as a Dodge Durango drove down the street, occupants of a small hatchback type vehicle fired upon the Dodge before fleeing the area. The Durango was occupied by a 17-year-old male driver and two 17-year-old male passengers. No one inside the vehicle was injured, though the Durango was struck by at least one round.
A canvass of the area revealed five additional vehicles, and two homes had also been hit by gunfire. Officers recovered more than 30 shell casings at the scene. No injuries were reported.
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.