15-year-old Arrested after Three Juveniles Shot
On June 22, 2025, A male Juvenile (15, Joliet) was arrested, processed, and transported to the Will County River Valley Justice Center (RVJC) on charges of Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Reckless Discharge, and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon.
On June 22, 2025, at about 5:30 AM, officers were dispatched to the 300 block of S. Ottawa Street in response to reports of three individuals who had been shot.
Upon arrival, they spoke with the residents, who informed the officers that the injured individuals were being transported to the hospital. Officers later met with the three juvenile victims — two aged 16 from Joliet and one aged 14 from University Park — at the hospital.
One of the victims, a 16-year-old from Joliet, was airlifted to Loyola Children’s Hospital in critical but stable condition.
The second victim, a 14-year-old from University Park, was driven to Loyola Children’s Hospital in stable condition. The third victim, also a 16-year-old from Joliet, was treated and subsequently discharged.
Investigators and officers identified a person of interest, a 15-year-old from Joliet, who was brought to the Joliet Police Department. The investigation revealed that this juvenile was the individual who discharged the weapon.
He was approved for pod placement by the personnel at the Will County River Valley Justice Center (RVJC). Following processing, he was transported to the RVJC.
The scene remains active as investigators continue to collect additional evidence.
This case is considered an isolated incident, and there is currently no threat to the public.
Anyone with information or video footage related to this incident is encouraged to contact the Joliet Police Department’s Investigation Division at 815- 724-3020.
Additionally, individuals can reach out to Will County Crime Stoppers at 800-323-6734 or visit
https://crimestoppersofwillcounty.org if they wish to remain anonymous.