Reward offered in shooting case
JANESVILLE—Janesville Area CrimeStoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for information about the shooting Saturday night of an 18-year-old Janesville man near the YMCA.
The 18-year-old was treated and released at Mercy Hospital after the shooting at 8:45 p.m. Saturday in or near the YMCA parking lot at Dodge and River streets.
Suspects in the shooting were described as a group of younger males.
A 14-year-old Janesville boy was referred to juvenile authorities on a charge of disorderly conduct and a probation hold, but police do not think he was the shooter.
Officers initially thought the shooting might be gang-on-gang violence because the 14-year-old is suspected of being affiliated with a street gang, but the victim does not appear to have any gang affiliation, police reported.
Anyone with information about the shooting can call the CrimeStoppers tip line at (608) 756-3626.
Callers will remain anonymous and might be eligible for a reward up to $1,000.
Jan 24, 2008 at 3 p.m.
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get a clue he was not anywhere near Janesville and he dosent know a thing. thats y he was let GO...
Jan 24, 2008 at 11:35 a.m.
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get a clue street kids wont give it up apparently he has knowledge as he was there as to the report with the JPD. it doesnt take long for the word of who what and where hits the street where it then seems to stay! as it seems noone in that lifestyle frame of mind has the guts to come forward, anyone with knowledge should come forward as THAT IS THE RIGHT THING TO DO!!!!!!!!!!!! if it was your family that was shot I think you would want answers and JUSTICE
Jan 24, 2008 at 10:15 a.m.
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make sure u get the storey straight the 14 year old was arrested and let go becuase he had NOTHING to do with it.. so come on gazette update UPDATE UPDATE..
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