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A 15-year-old boy has been charged after allegedly shooting three other teenagers in the southern suburbs on Sunday morning, according to police reports from Joliet, Ill. (WLS).

Police said officers responded to a report of a shooting in the c around 5:30 a.m.

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When officers arrived on the scene, residents in the area told them the victims were being taken to the hospital.

Officers later met with the three victims, two 16-year-olds from Joliet and one 14-year-old from University Park.

One of the 16-year-olds was airlifted to Loyola Children’s Hospital in critical but stable condition, police said.

The other 16-year-old was treated and released.

The 14-year-old was taken to Loyola Children’s Hospital in stable condition.

Investigators and officers identified a person of interest, a 15-year-old from Joliet, who was brought to the Joliet Police Department.

An investigation revealed that the 15-year-old fired the shots, police said.

The charges include Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Reckless Discharge, and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon. After processing, he was sent to the Will County River Valley Justice Center.

Police said the scene remains active as investigators continue to collect evidence.

Investigators believe the shooting was an isolated incident, and there is no threat to the public.

The Joliet Police Department’s Investigation Division can be reached at 815-724-3020 for further information. Additionally, Will County Crime Stoppers is available at 800-323-6734, and anonymous tips can be submitted through their website at https://crimestoppersofwillcounty.org.

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