Woman Fatally Shot in Home Invasion in Joliet, Illinois

JOLIET, Ill. – In a tragic incident, a 40-year-old woman was shot and killed after an intruder broke into her home in Joliet. The incident occurred on Wednesday night and has left the community in shock.

According to the Joliet Police Department, officers received a distress call from the victim at around 10:40 p.m. The woman reported that a man forcefully attempted to enter her home located in the 1100 block of Westshire Drive. The police immediately responded to the scene.

Upon arrival, officers noticed that a large window in the front of the residence had been broken. Inside the house, they spotted a 47-year-old man. The officers ordered him to exit through the front door, and he was detained at the scene.

Once inside the home, the officers discovered an unresponsive 40-year-old woman in the bathroom. She had suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. As of now, the victim’s identity has not been released.

Following a thorough investigation, the authorities identified the man as the primary suspect in the shooting. It is believed that he forcefully entered the residence through the front door. The motive behind the home invasion and the relationship between the suspect and the victim are yet to be determined.

The suspect was taken into custody without incident. However, he sustained an injury, presumably from breaking the window to gain entry. He was transported to Ascension St Joseph Medical Center for treatment.

The Joliet Police Department is continuing its investigation into the shooting. They are working diligently to gather evidence, interview witnesses, and determine the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident.

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