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JOLIET, Ill. (WLS) — A Chicago man has been charged in a shooting at a large gathering in Joliet, police said.
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The shooting occurred on Thursday, June 12, at approximately 9:47 p.m. outside the Riverwalk Homes Apartments in the 300-block of North Broadway Street, as stated by Joliet police.
Officers were responding to a call of a large gathering when they overheard gunfire near the Broadway Street entrance.
Three men were injured in the shooting, police said.
On Monday, Jonathan Britton, 32 of Chicago, was charged in the shooting. Police identified him as the 32-year-old who was hurt in the shooting.
Britton faced charges for aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, unlawful use of a weapon by a felon, reckless discharge, aggravated discharge of a firearm, possession of ammunition by a felon, and armed habitual.
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The 30-year-old who was shot is still hospitalized. He was transported with gunshot injuries to both legs and is in serious condition. A police guard is stationed with him at the hospital.
A 45-year-old man was also shot in the left leg.
Officers recovered a gun at the scene. Two vehicles were damaged by the shooting.
Anyone with video footage or information related to this incident is asked to call the Joliet Police Department.
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