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Two Biking Joliet Teens Accused Of Firing Gun

JOLIET, Ill. (STMW) -- Two teens were arrested after reportedly shooting at people while riding their bikes Friday night.

Deputy Chief Mike Trafton said police were called around 7:50 p.m. to Jackson and Herkimer streets with reports of two boys riding bicycles firing a rifle.

"Officers checked the area and came up with several witnesses, also locating a victim who claimed that he was being shot at," Trafton said.

A similar incident occurred last week and ended in the 500 block of North Eastern Avenue.

"Officers went to check that location (again) and found two Joliet boys who were coming out of a house by the window.

"Because neither subject lived there and were exiting through the window, officers made a forced entry into the residence to do a protective sweep to make sure there were no victims inside," Trafton said. There were none, but police reportedly saw a rifle, magazine and ammunition.

The rifle was later seized and has been reported stolen to Mendota police.

After questioning, both boys were charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, possession of a stolen firearm, possession of a firearm by a street gang member, obstructing justice and unauthorized possession of ammunition.

One was also charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm and the other with reckless discharge of a firearm. Both were booked into the River Valley Juvenile Detention Center.

(Source: Sun-Times Media Wire © Chicago Sun-Times 2010. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.)

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