1 Dead, Teen Girl Shot In Leg In Oswego Township: Sheriff

Authorities say a potential person of interest is in custody, but no charges have been filed.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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One person was found dead inside an Oswego Township home on Sunday afternoon after the Kendall County Sheriff's Office was notified about a 14-year-old girl who had suffered a gunshot wound to the leg earlier that morning. Investigators determined the girl had been struck by a bullet at a home in the 0-99 block of Palomino Lane.

Why it matters

This incident raises concerns about public safety and gun violence in the Oswego Township area. The sheriff's office is working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting and identify the deceased individual.

The details

According to the Kendall County Sheriff's Office, Chicago police notified them around 12:25 p.m. on Sunday about the 14-year-old girl who had been shot in the leg. Investigators obtained a search warrant for the home on Palomino Lane, where they found a male deceased inside with multiple gunshot wounds. The official cause and manner of death are pending further investigation and a forensic autopsy. A potential person of interest is in custody, but no charges have been filed.

  • The shooting is believed to have occurred between 8 and 10 a.m. on Sunday, February 16, 2026.
  • The Kendall County Sheriff's Office was notified about the 14-year-old girl's gunshot wound around 12:25 p.m. on Sunday.

The players

Kendall County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency investigating the shooting incident in Oswego Township.

Kendall County Coroner's Office

The office responsible for determining the official cause and manner of death of the deceased individual found in the home.

Chicago Police

The police department that initially notified the Kendall County Sheriff's Office about the 14-year-old girl who had been shot.

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What’s next

The judge will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow the potential person of interest to be released on bail.

The takeaway

This tragic incident highlights the ongoing challenges of gun violence and public safety in the Oswego Township community. The investigation is still in its early stages, and the sheriff's office is working to determine the full circumstances and identify any suspects.