2 teens injured in drive-by shooting outside Joliet home

Gabriel Castillo
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JOLIET, Ill. — A drive-by shooting outside of a home in Joliet left two teens injured on Saturday night.

Officers say the two victims, a 16-year-old boy and a 16-year-old girl, were both on the porch of a home in the 200 block of Henderson Avenue when a vehicle pulled up and someone inside opened fire just after 9 p.m.

Following the shooting, the vehicle fled the scene, leaving behind several spent shell casings, police said.

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The 16-year-old girl suffered several gunshot wounds to her body and legs. She was later taken to the hospital in critical condition.

The 16-year-old boy was shot once in the arm and was later released from the hospital after receiving treatment.

Currently, it is unclear what led to the gunfire and police say a search for the shooter is now underway.

According to Joliet police, officers believe the vehicle involved was a silver Chevrolet Silverado that had been driving southbound on Henderson Avenue as it approached the home.

Officers said they performed an “extensive canvas” of the area, and while no other victims were found, it was discovered that two other homes in the area had been hit by gunfire.

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Police are now asking anyone who may have surveillance video or information related to the shooting to contact the Joliet Police Department Investigation Division at 815-724-3020, or dial 911.

Those with information that could help authorities in their investigation can also contact Will County Crime Stoppers at 800-323-6734 or leave a tip online at CrimeStoppersOfWillCounty.org. Tips can be filed anonymously.

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