Joliet shooting: 2 teens arrested after traffic stop
Police in Joliet arrested two men following a shooting Saturday night that left two teens with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds to the leg.
One of the victims was later identified as 19-year-old Devejuan Norris, who was also charged with possessing a stolen firearm and unlawfully carrying a weapon.
A second suspect, Jeremy Franklin, was cited for driving with a suspended license and unlawful possession of ammunition.
JOLIET Ill. - Two men were arrested after a shooting in Joliet Saturday night that left two teens with gunshot wounds, according to police.
What we know
The shooting happened around 10:22 p.m. in the 900 block of Marion Street, according to Joliet police. A short time later, officers pulled over a Chevrolet Cruz that was seen speeding away from the area near Jefferson and May streets.
Inside the car, officers found an 18-year-old man in the backseat suffering from a gunshot to the leg. He was treated at the scene and then transported to St. Joseph Medical Center.
Police identified the driver as 18-year-old Jeremy Franklin. Devejuan Norris, 19, was also a passenger in the vehicle. According to police, Norris was carrying a loaded handgun in his waistband and was sitting on another gun, which was confirmed stolen. Ammunition was also recovered from the vehicle.
Franklin was arrested and later released on a notice to appear for unlawful possession of ammunition. He was also cited for driving with a suspended license.
Norris was booked into the Will County Adult Detention Facility and charged with possession of a stolen firearm and aggravated unlawful possession of a weapon.
Shortly after the traffic stop, a second gunshot victim, a 17-year-old boy, arrived at St. Joseph Medical Center with a gunshot wound to the leg.
Police believe both teens were shot near the 900 block of Marion Street. A nearby garage and an unoccupied vehicle were also struck by gunfire.
What we don't know
Police have not said how many parties were involved in the shooting or if additional charges will be filed.
The Source
The information in this report came from the Joliet Police Department.
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Joliet shooting: 2 teens arrested after traffic stop
The Brief Police in Joliet arrested two men following a shooting Saturday night that left two teens with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds to the leg. One of the victims was later identified as 19-year-old Devejuan Norris, who was also charged with possessing a stolen firearm and unlawfully carrying a weapon. A second suspect, Jeremy Franklin, was cited for driving with a suspended license and unlawful possession of ammunition. JOLIET Ill. - Two men were arrested after a shooting in Joliet Saturday night that left two teens with gunshot wounds, according to police. What we know The shooting happened around 10:22 p.m. in the 900 block of Marion Street, according to Joliet police. A short time later, officers pulled over a Chevrolet Cruz that was seen speeding away from the area near Jefferson and May streets. Inside the car, officers found an 18-year-old man in the backseat suffering from a gunshot to the leg. He was treated at the scene and then transported to St. Joseph Medical Center. Police identified the driver as 18-year-old Jeremy Franklin. Devejuan Norris, 19, was also a passenger in the vehicle. According to police, Norris was carrying a loaded handgun in his waistband and was sitting on another gun, which was confirmed stolen. Ammunition was also recovered from the vehicle. Franklin was arrested and later released on a notice to appear for unlawful possession of ammunition. He was also cited for driving with a suspended license. Norris was booked into the Will County Adult Detention Facility and charged with possession of a stolen firearm and aggravated unlawful possession of a weapon. Shortly after the traffic stop, a second gunshot victim, a 17-year-old boy, arrived at St. Joseph Medical Center with a gunshot wound to the leg. Police believe both teens were shot near the 900 block of Marion Street. A nearby garage and an unoccupied vehicle were also struck by gunfire. What we don't know Police have not said how many parties were involved in the shooting or if additional charges will be filed. The Source The information in this report came from the Joliet Police Department.
