– On April 13, 2026, at 3:49 a.m., officers responded to Edward C. Wilko Lane, west of Houbolt Road, for a report of a man down.

Upon arrival, officers located a 20-year-old male lying in the grass with multiple gunshot wounds.

The victim was transported to Saint Joseph Medical Center by the Joliet Fire Department and later transferred to Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, where he remains in critical condition.

Officers and detectives canvassed the area in an effort to gather additional evidence and information. This appears to be an isolated incident.

This incident remains under investigation. Anyone with video footage or additional information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the Joliet Police Department Investigation Division at 815-724-3020. Individuals may also contact Will County Crime Stoppers at 800-323- 6734, or submit a tip online at https://crimestoppersofwillcounty.org/ to remain anonymous.