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Teenager Falls 100 Feet From Abandoned Building
1 Sep
Summary
- A 16-year-old boy tragically died after a fall from an abandoned building.
- The incident occurred early Sunday morning in Joliet, police reported Monday.
- Four other boys were present and exploring the site at the time.
A tragic incident occurred early Sunday morning in Joliet when a 16-year-old boy died after falling approximately 100 feet from an abandoned rock quarry structure. Police were called to the scene east of Collins Street just before 1 a.m. upon receiving a report of a person who had fallen.
Authorities discovered the critically injured teenager at the site. Despite immediate life-saving measures, he was pronounced deceased. At the time of the fall, four other boys were with the victim, reportedly exploring the abandoned property. These boys were taken to the Joliet Police Department for interviews and later released to their parents.
The Will County Coroner's Office is responsible for determining the official cause and manner of the boy's death. This incident highlights the dangers associated with exploring derelict and abandoned structures.
