Joliet police investigate fatal shooting; person of interest detained

A man was found shot Monday afternoon in the 700 block of Fairlane Drive in Joliet following a report of a shooting. The victim later died.

Officers found the 50-year-old victim about 3:57 p.m. in an open garage, Joliet Police Sgt. Dwayne English said.

The victim was taken to Ascension-St. Joseph Medical Center by the Joliet Fire Department where he was pronounced dead.

Police sealed off the surrounding neighborhood while police conducted an investigation. Residents in the neighborhood were asked to shelter in place and relatives of the victim were able to safely evacuate the home.

The incident is believed to be domestic in nature, police said. Police lifted the shelter in place warning later Monday and said there is no further threat to the public.