Joliet Shooting Leaves 3 Injured, Suspect Arrested

A shooting during an argument at a house gathering in Joliet on Saturday night left three people injured, including one critically. A 38-year-old man suffered a life-threatening gunshot wound to the abdomen, while two women, aged 55 and 32, were treated for injuries from stray gunfire and later released from the hospital. The suspect, 34-year-old Michael Gallegos, allegedly fired multiple rounds after pulling a handgun during the altercation and fled the scene. He was arrested the following morning during a traffic stop and faces charges including aggravated battery with a firearm and unlawful possession of ammunition by a felon. Police initially responded to reports of a shooting and later found the victims at St. Joseph Medical Center. The incident has raised concerns about gun violence in the community as investigations continue.