Will County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help Identifying Suspects in Joliet Homicide

The Will County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance in helping identify the suspect(s) in the homicide investigation of 34-year-old Branden B. Pierce.

On 03/09/2025 Will County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the 1300 block of Pico Ct. in unincorporated Joliet, IL, in reference to a shooting.

Upon arrival, deputies determined a residence was struck multiple times with gunfire. The victim was located inside the residence with an apparent gunshot wound. Deputies rendered medical aid until East Joliet Fire Department arrived on scene. The victim was transported to St. Joseph’s Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased.

If anyone has information in regards to this death investigation, the Will County Sheriff’s Office is urging the public to contact Detective Hannon at (815) 727-8574 extension 4965 or submit a crime tip on the Will County Sheriff’s Office website at: https://www.willcosheriff.org/enforcement/submit-a-crime-tip

You can also contact the Will County Crime Stoppers by telephone at 800-323-6734 or submit an anonymous tip online at: https://crimestoppersofwillcounty.org/submit-a-tip/