2 injured in Streator shooting released from hospital

Two people injured Easter Sunday by gunfire have been released from the hospital, Streator police confirmed Tuesday.

“Our investigators, along with other assisting agencies, are still following up on leads in order to accurately identify any persons of interest,” Deputy Chief Robert Wood said in a Tuesday update.

As previously reported, shots were fired at 5:51 p.m. Sunday at Main and Sterling streets. Streator police observed evidence that confirmed multiple shots were fired in this area. Two vehicles were identified as being involved.

Streator police reported early Monday that a 17-year-old died from injuries suffered in the shooting.

La Salle County State’s Attorney Joe Navarro has said authorities are not yet ready to release the identity of the teen who died. The case is under active investigation, Navarro said.

The Streator Police Department requests that anyone with information about this incident call the department at 815-672-3111.