Gunfire tore through the Larkin Village Apartments complex in Joliet on Thursday night, leaving at least three people shot and rushed to a nearby hospital, according to police. Emergency crews swarmed the scene alongside a heavy police presence as the sprawling complex turned into an active crime scene. Authorities kept details close to the vest, saying only that the investigation is very much underway.
Police confirm multiple victims
Joliet police confirmed that three people were shot and taken to a local hospital, according to ABC7 Chicago. Officers mounted a significant response at the Larkin Village complex, but as of late Thursday night had not released any information about the victims’ conditions or provided descriptions of possible suspects.
Details still scarce
The flow of public information has been minimal so far. “No further information was available,” ABC7 Chicago reported, noting that the situation remains fluid and developing. By early Friday morning, Joliet police had not posted an updated public statement on the shooting.
Where it happened
The shooting unfolded at the Larkin Village complex at 947 Lois Place, a multi-building apartment property in Joliet, according to the Larkin Village website. The property has appeared in the legal record before: a 2009 fatal shooting at the complex later surfaced in state appellate filings, according to the state court record.
Police ask for tips
Investigators are now asking the public to help fill in the blanks. Anyone with video, photos, or information about the shooting is urged to contact the Joliet Police Department Investigation Division at 815-724-3020 or Will County Crime Stoppers at 800-323-6734, according to CBS Chicago. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Will County Crime Stoppers.
