On November 7, 2025, at 3:06 a.m., Officers responded to the 900 block of Midland Avenue for a report of shots fired.

Upon arrival, Officers learned that a 17-year-old male had been shot in the mouth while asleep in a bedroom of a nearby residence.

Further investigation determined that the gunshots entered the residence from outside, striking the victim while in bed.

The shooting victim was transported to St Joseph Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. Multiple spent shell casings were recovered during a canvass of the area.

An additional male adult and a female juvenile in the home at the time of the shooting were uninjured.

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.