On Sunday, June 23, 2024, at 2:46PM, Naperville Police Officers were dispatched to the area of Iroquois Avenue and Kennebec Lane for a report of a person suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers arrived on scene and located a gunshot victim outside of a home on the 1000 block of Iroquois Avenue.
The Naperville Fire Department responded to the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital for treatment.
The initial investigation suggested that the offender fled the scene on foot. Officers established a perimeter and deployed a K9 unit along with a drone in an attempt to locate the offender. A Naper Notify Alert was sent to surrounding residents asking them to shelter in place.
As more information became available it was learned that the offender had fled the scene in a vehicle.
Based on the preliminary investigation, this does not appear to be a random act of violence.
This incident is still under investigation. Anyone with information regarding the shooting is asked to call (630) 548-2955 or email Napervillecrimetips@naperville.il.us.
Report submitted by NPD Public Information for the Naperville Police Department.
