Man shot to death Saturday in Joliet identified

The man shot to death outside a Joliet residence on Saturday afternoon has been identified.

Everett T. Cole Jr., 42, of Joliet suffered multiple gunshot wounds and died after being taken to Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, according to Joliet police.

He was pronounced dead at 4:38 p.m., according to the Will County Coroner’s Office, which identified Cole on Sunday.

Officers responded to shots fired about 3:49 p.m. Saturday in the 800 block of Wenberg Street, according to a news release from the Joliet Police Department. Upon arrival, officers found a man who had suffered multiple gunshots lying near the entrance of a residence, police said.

Officers immediately rendered medical assistance until the arrival of Joliet Fire Department paramedics, police said. The victim was taken to Silver Cross Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, police said.

Officers and detectives conducted an extensive canvass of the scene, police said, and found spent shell casings nearby. No other victims were found and a motive for the shooting still is under investigation, police said.

Anyone with video footage or information related to this shooting is encouraged to call the Joliet Police Department Investigation Division at 815-724-3020. They can call Will County Crime Stoppers at 800-323-6734 or online at crimestoppersofwillcounty.org if they wish to remain anonymous.