ONE DEAD, ONE CRITICALLY INJURED IN CRETE TOWNSHIP SHOOTING
On September 2, 2025, at approximately 9:15 p.m., Will County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the 2300 block of East Exchange Street in Crete Township for a reported shooting.
Upon arrival, deputies located a black sedan parked in the roadway with multiple bullet holes and shattered windows. A preliminary search of the scene revealed approximately 40 shell casings in the area.
Two individuals were found inside the vehicle, both suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The female driver sustained gunshot wounds to the head and hand, while the male passenger was struck in the hip and buttock. Deputies immediately provided lifesaving aid until medical personnel arrived and transported both victims to a local hospital.
Shortly after arriving at the hospital, the male victim succumbed to his injuries. The female victim remains in critical condition.
Sheriff Mike Kelley extends his gratitude to the Crete Police Department and the Crete Township Fire Protection District for their swift response and assistance at the scene.
This incident remains under active investigation by the Will County Sheriff’s Office.
