Man wanted for murder in Joliet shooting that left 17-year-old dead

A third man has been charged in the fatal Feb. 7, 2020, shooting of Jeremiah D. Frazier in the 200 block of Republic Avenue in Joliet. | Google Maps

Police are searching for a man wanted for murder in a shooting last week that killed a 17-year-old in southwest suburban Joliet.

Jeremiah J. Gavin, 22, is charged with first-degree murder in connection to a Feb. 7 shooting in the 200 block of Republic Avenue that killed 17-year-old Jeremiah D. Frazier, according to Joliet police.

Jeremiah Gavin

Police on Monday announced charges against two other men in the same shooting.

Rasean Stokes, 18, is charged with murder and aggravated discharge of a firearm, according to police and county records.

Javontae Gray, 22, is charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm, reckless discharge, obstructing justice and obstructing a police officer.

The men were allegedly driving toward each other and shooting when Frazier was hit in the head by gunfire. He was dropped off at a hospital shortly after but died two days later.

Gavin, who is not in custody, has an active warrant for $2,000,000 in Will County, police said.

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