Man Charged in Shooting at Joliet Bar that Wounded 3

Background of the Incident

A suburban man has been charged with shooting into a Joliet bar in September and wounding three people inside.

Keenan Watt, 33, of Plainfield, is accused of firing shots from outside Eden Bar and Grill, 926 Gardner St. in Joliet, around 1:30 a.m. September 22.

Injuries to the Victims

Three people were wounded: A 29-year-old man was shot three times in the lower body; a 25-year-old woman was shot in her right leg; and a 31-year-old woman was shot in her right ankle, Joliet police said. The victims were hospitalized with injuries not considered to be life-threatening.

Arrest of the Suspect

Around 8 p.m. Friday, members of the U.S. Marshals Great Lakes Fugitive Task Force learned that Watt was inside a home in the 7700 block of Oleander Drive in Joliet, police said.

Officers went to that address and surrounded the home, police said. Watt walked out the front door and was taken into custody.

Charges Against the Suspect

Watt faces three felony counts of aggravated battery, one felony count of armed habitual criminal and one felony count of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon by a felon.

Conclusion

The incident is a grave reminder of the devastating consequences of gun violence and the importance of addressing the root causes of crime in our society.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What happened on the day of the shooting?

Keenan Watt fired shots from outside a Joliet bar, wounding three people inside.
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Where did the suspect go into hiding?

The suspect was located in a home in the 7700 block of Oleander Drive in Joliet.
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Were the victims’ injuries life-threatening?

No, the victims were hospitalized with injuries not considered to be life-threatening.
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What are the charges against the suspect?

Watt faces three counts of aggravated battery, one count of armed habitual criminal, and one count of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon by a felon.