3 Ill. LEOs wounded, 2 people dead in hostage situation, shootout
By: Alicia Fabbre, Chicago Tribune
JOLIET, Ill. — Authorities on Tuesday identified two people who died Monday in a shootout that took place after police responded to a hostage situation at a burning home in Joliet.
The Will County coroner’s office Tuesday identified the deceased as Kimiki Truss, 43, of Joliet, and Nakia Smith, 44, of Joliet. Both suffered multiple gunshot wounds. Officials Monday had only confirmed one fatality.
Three officers also were taken to the hospital for non-life threatening injuries, according to a news release from the Will County sheriff’s office. One of the officers was treated for a graze wound to his arm, Will County Sheriff Lt. Dan Troike said.
