A teenager was shot with an air rifle and taken to the hospital for internal injuries after Will County deputies stepped in during a confrontation with a group of teens. The incident occurred at the intersection of Byrum and Hel Mar in Joliet on September 25, 2026, as the teens were attempting to throw toilet paper at a house.
Will County Sheriff's Office deputies were responding to several Friday‑night incidents in Joliet where teenagers were trying to prank residents. This particular encounter resulted in the serious injury of one teen.