Joliet Police: 'There Is No Threat To The Community And No Need For Alarm'

JOLIET, IL — There is no need to panic on Tuesday morning when you heard the sounds of lots of gunfire and people running through the streets of downtown Joliet armed with weaponry. Joliet police announced on Facebook that people will see a television filming production taking place on April 28 on East Jefferson Street and Power Alley.

The scenes are for "American Blue" and this will involve prop guns, according to Joliet police officials.

"While the activity may appear realistic, please be advised that there is no threat to the community and there is no need for alarm," Joliet police assured its citizens. "We appreciate your awareness and cooperation as filming takes place in many parts of Joliet."

In February, Joliet Patch reported Joliet Catholic Academy Class of 1994 alumni, Brian Udovich, a prominent film and television producer, will be involved with the new HBO police series "American Blue" that will be produced in Joliet.

"An Emmy Award–winning producer, Brian has previously visited JCA to share his journey to Hollywood with our students. We’re proud to see his career bring him back to his hometown," JCA announced on Facebook.

Joliet Catholic Academy said Udovich talked with local cops around Joliet throughout the television show's development and that "American Blue" is expected to live in the same lane as classic police shows like "Hill Street Blues" and "NYPD Blue."