City of Peoria, IL
08/13/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/13/2025 10:53
Aggravated Battery with a Firearm
(PEORIA, IL) On Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at approximately 9:43 p.m., Peoria Police officers responded to the 2000 block of W. Antoinette following a ShotSpotter alert indicating 12 rounds were fired.
Upon arrival, officers located a 30-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg. Preliminary information indicates the victim was struck while seated outside a residence in the area. He was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Officers conducted a thorough search of the area, including the deployment of a police drone, but were unable to locate a suspect.
At this time, there is no suspect information available. This incident remains under active investigation.
Anyone with information related to this shooting or other acts of violence is encouraged to contact the Peoria Police Department at (309) 673-4521. Anonymous tips can be submitted via tip411 or by calling Crime Stoppers at (309) 673-9000.
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