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Naperville Police Investigate Shooting near Testa Drive

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Naperville Police responded to a shooting in the 100 block of Testa Drive, east of Ogden Avenue and north of W. Jefferson Ave. (PN file photos are used to help flag stories related to Naperville Police and Fire Department responses to investigations and emergency calls, always reminding readers that keeping the community safe is everyone’s responsibility. Thanks always for calling 911 whenever necessary to report what seems suspicious or unsafe. If you see something, say something. Be alert by day and by night. Be a Naperville Crime Stopper. Stay safe.) 

Naperville Public Information Office Report

 At approximately 8:48PM on Monday, October 28, 2024, officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Testa Drive for the report of a person who had just been shot. Police arrived on scene and located an 18-year-old male from Naperville laying on a grassy area outside an apartment building suffering from a single gunshot wound to the chest. Naperville Fire Department personnel transported the victim to a local hospital where he is currently being treated for his injury, which is not believed to be life-threatening.

Officers established a perimeter and located a person of interest, an 18-year-old male from Naperville, who is currently being detained.

The preliminary investigation indicates the two men knew each other, and this was not a random act.

The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to call (630) 548-2955 or email NapervilleCrimeTips@naperville.il.us. Additional information will be released as the investigation unfolds.

Listen for sounds to ensure public safety. Report what sounds suspicious. Whenever necessary, be prepared to call 911. The Naperville Police Department wants to know. (PN File Photo)

 

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