On July 11, 2026, at 6:46 p.m., officers responded to the area of East Benton Street and Polson Place following a report of a man who had been shot.

Upon arrival, officers located an 18-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds to his back and left arm. Officers immediately rendered medical aid until Joliet Fire Department paramedics arrived.

The victim was transported to Silver Cross Hospital with life-threatening injuries before later being transferred to Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood for further treatment.

The shooting scene was secured, and officers, detectives, and crime scene investigators conducted an extensive canvass of the area, during which spent shell casings were located.

At this time, no suspect information is available, and the events leading up to the shooting remain under active investigation.

Anyone with video footage or information related to this shooting is encouraged to contact the Joliet Police Department Investigations Division at 815-724-3020.

Those wishing to remain anonymous may contact Will County Crime Stoppers at 800-323-6734 or submit a tip online at crimestoppersofwillcounty.org.