11/10/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/10/2025 16:24
(PEORIA, IL) On Sunday, November 9, 2025, at approximately 8:47 p.m., Peoria Police were dispatched to a local hospital after a male victim was dropped off by private vehicle with a gunshot wound to the foot.
Upon arrival, officers made contact with the 33-year-old male victim, who reported that he was walking near the 2600 block of University Street when an unknown male approached him and fired two shots, striking him in the foot. The suspect fled the scene prior to police arrival.
At this time, there is no suspect information available. This incident remains under active investigation.
Anyone with information regarding this incident or other violent crimes is urged to contact the Peoria Police Department at (309) 673-4521, submit anonymous tips via tip411, or contact Crime Stoppers at (309) 673-9000.