Jaron J. Lyman, 35, of Joliet, Illinois, was killed in a shooting in the early morning hours of July 31, 2022. Officers were called to the parking lot of The Credit Clique and Suites at 1308 West Jefferson Street around 2 a.m. after multiple reports of gunfire. Lyman was found with multiple gunshot wounds and taken to Ascension St. Joseph Medical Center, where he died. The Will County Coroner confirmed his identity.

Joliet police described the incident as apparently isolated and said there was no ongoing threat to the community. Detectives continued an active homicide investigation and asked residents to provide any information; anonymous tips could be given to Will County Crime Stoppers. An 18-year-old, Marquis Johnson, was identified by police as a suspect and taken into custody on three counts of first-degree murder, and the case was proceeding through the legal system.

If anyone has information about Lyman, his movements that night, or the shooting at West Jefferson Street, please contact the Joliet Police Investigation Unit or Will County Crime Stoppers.