17-year-old shot with air gun during Joliet prank

What happened

A 17-year-old boy was shot with an air gun during a toilet paper prank near Byrum Road and Hel Mar Lane in Joliet, according to the Will County sheriff.

The incident involved a group activity commonly associated with throwing or placing toilet paper at a property, followed by the use of an air gun against the teenager. The location was identified as the area near Byrum Road and Hel Mar Lane.

What is known

The Will County sheriff identified the victim as 17 years old and described the weapon as an air gun. The event was reported as a shooting connected to the prank.

The sheriff’s statement did not establish the teenager’s medical condition, identify who fired the air gun, or say whether anyone was arrested or charged. Those details matter to understanding whether the incident will lead to a criminal case or other action.

What comes next

The Will County sheriff’s office would handle any law-enforcement follow-up connected to the incident. Further updates could clarify the circumstances of the prank, the air-gun shooting and any next steps in the case.

ABC7 Chicago reported on the incident.