A 16-year-old juvenile is recovering in an area hospital following a late-night shooting in Clinton on Sunday.
Clinton Police officers were dispatched to the intersection of North Center Street and Woodlawn Street—along Business US Route 51— just after 11:30 pm after receiving reports of shots fired. Upon arriving at the scene, emergency responders discovered the teenager suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
The victim was treated at the scene and transported by emergency medical services to a nearby hospital, where the juvenile is currently reported to be in stable condition.
Authorities emphasized that the shooting is believed to be an isolated incident, and investigators assure residents that there is no continuing threat to the general public. The Clinton Police Department is spearheading the ongoing investigation and is receiving active assistance from the DeWitt County Sheriff’s Office and Illinois State Police Crime Scene Services.
No further information is being released at this time.











