DEPUTIES RESPOND TO LOCKPORT TOWNSHIP SHOOTING OVERNIGHT - THREE SUBJECTS SUSTAIN GUNSHOT WOUNDS
On 05/13/2020, at approximately 10:04 PM, deputies with the Will County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the 200 block of Robson Avenue in Unincorporated Lockport Township in reference to a shooting. Three victims were located on scene. One of the victims was a 25-year-old male, who suffered a gunshot wound to the back. This victim was transported to a local area hospital in critical condition and underwent surgery. As of this writing, the victim’s condition is stable.
In addition, a 17-year-old male was struck by gunfire in the buttocks. This victim was transported to a local area hospital and later released. The third victim suffered a graze wound to the hand. This victim refused treatment on scene. Several houses in the area also suffered property damage, but were not the intended targets and no one was injured.
Detectives with the Will County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the area to investigate this incident. Numerous interviews have been conducted and evidence was collected from the crime scene. There is currently no one in custody for this incident. This investigation is in its early stages. Updates will be provided when appropriate. -end-