Shots Fired at Kankakee Park Monday Afternoon

Kankakee City Police say two people are in custody following a shots-fired incident at Beckman Park Monday afternoon. According to reports, officers responded to the park in the 1600 block of Cobb Boulevard just before 3 Monday afternoon for a report of shots fired. Witnesses on the scene told officers two people allegedly fired shots toward a group of juveniles near the park’s baseball field before fleeing. No one was hurt from the gunfire. A search of the area turned up two handguns, three spent shell casings, a loaded magazine, and additional ammunition. Police located two people a short time later that matched the description told by witnesses near East Duane Boulevard and Justine Drive. Officers identified one adult as 18-year-old Jerrell W. Wade of Kankakee and the other a juvenile, whose identity is being withheld. Wade has been charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, aggravated discharge of a firearm, and resisting a peace officer. Kankakee Police Chief Chris Kidwell extends his appreciation to the members of the public for their cooperation and assistance. The investigation remains ongoing and if you have any information to share, you’re urged to contact Kankakee Police.