Crime & Safety

Woodridge Police Investigating Gunshots Fired Along Janes Avenue

Witnesses said a shot had been fired into the air after an argument broke out between two groups of people, according to reports. Police said they soon after found a suspicious car near Natural Falls apartments and detained the vehicle's occupants.

The Woodridge Police Department is investigating an incident in which gunshots were fired Wednesday night in the 8000 block of Janes Avenue.

Police said they responded to the area around 6:15 p.m. Wednesday. Witnesses said a shot had been fired into the air after an argument broke out between two groups of people, according to reports.

They soon after found a suspicious car nearby around Natural Falls apartment complex and detained the vehicle's occupants for investigation, according to reports.

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So far, 20-year-old Denzel Griffin, of the 1700 block of Sierra Trail in Romeoville, has been charged with possession of marijuana, but police say they expect additional charges will be filed in connection with the incident.

No injuries were reported. Police stressed that the public is not in danger and they believe this to be an isolated incident.

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Police are continuing to investigate, and encourage anyone with information to contact Detective Sgt. Tom Stefanson by phone at 630-719-4733 or email at tstefanson@vil.woodridge.il.us. Anonymous tips also can be submitted through DuPage Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS, texting the word “CRIMES” to 274637 or visiting dupagecrimestoppers.com.


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