Alicia L. Cole, a 40-year-old woman, was fatally shot on December 13, 2023, in her home located in the 1100 block of Westshire Drive in Joliet, Illinois. The incident occurred late at night when Joliet police received a 911 call from Cole herself, during which she reported that a man was attempting to enter her home. Upon arrival, police found that the front window of the house was broken, but it is believed that the perpetrator forced entry through the front door.
When police entered the home, they found Cole unresponsive in the bathroom with multiple gunshot wounds. The suspect, a 47-year-old man, was also found inside the house and was taken into custody after complying with police orders to exit the home. The suspect was subsequently taken to Ascension St. Joseph Medical Center for injuries he sustained, likely from breaking the front window of the house. He remains hospitalized and under police watch, with charges pending.
Alicia L. Cole's death has been recognized as a result of gun violence, and she is remembered through various tributes and memorials. Her obituary notes that she was born on September 23, 1983, and her funeral arrangements were handled by Minor-Morris Funeral Home in Joliet, IL.
The incident highlights the tragic nature of her death and the ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding the event. As of the current reports, the suspect is still in the hospital and has not yet been formally charged, but law enforcement is actively monitoring the situation.
