Lockport Township shooting: Woman in critical condition, neighbor charged

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A Will County man was charged after he allegedly shot his neighbor outside his home in Unincorporated Lockport Township Tuesday evening.

Will County Sheriff's deputies responded to 144th Place and Rickerman Road at approximately 5:37 p.m. for reports of a shooting in the area. Deputies found a 45-year-old woman who had been shot one time in the chest. Witnesses told 911 dispatch that a 70-year-old man shot the victim outside and was walking around his property with a rifle. Residents were advised to shelter in place. The offender was later identified as John Shadbar.

Shadbar was taken into custody for questioning. The victim was transported to a local area hospital and has since undergone surgery for her injuries.Detectives recovered surveillance video from an area resident that captured the shooting. Shadbar was charged with attempted first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm and unlawful use of a weapon by a felon. Deputies remained on the scene awaiting a search warrant to recover the gun used in the incident.

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