Joliet murder: Man arrested for allegedly killing his mother

WILL COUNTY - A 21-year-old man has been charged with first degree murder after allegedly gunning down his mother in his Joliet home Wednesday.

Justen Holman, of Plainfield, was taken into custody after turning himself in to officers in a parking lot in the 1500 block of North Larkin Avenue around 12:48 p.m., according to a statement from Joliet police.

When officers arrived, Holman allegedly told police he had killed someone inside his home located in the 6400 block of Langsford Lane, the statement said.

Officers went to the home and located Holman's 48-year-old mother who had apparently sustained gunshot wounds. She was pronounced dead by the Will County coroner.

Justen Holman, 21. (Joliet Police Department)

A handgun believed to have been used in the shooting was recovered by police, officials said.

Holman was taken to the Will County Adult Detention Facility and the investigation is ongoing.