Teen charged with shooting 3 others in Joliet, Illinois
The 15-year-old from Joliet was arrested and charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
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The 15-year-old from Joliet was arrested and charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
The shooting was an isolated incident, and there is no threat to the public.
Jonathan Britton, 32, is facing multiple charges, including aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and unlawful use of a weapon by a felon.
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Joliet police said a 15-year-old boy has been arrested and charged with murder in the death of a 13-year-old boy shot to death in an alley Monday.
As of Monday night, police said no one had been arrested — and they were still investigating a motive.
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As of Monday night, police said no one had been arrested — and they were still investigating a motive.
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