City of Peoria, IL
10/03/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/03/2025 14:55
Aggravated Battery X2 (UPDATE)
UPDATE 10/3/25
During the course of this ongoing investigation, Peoria Police Officers identified 29-year-old Torrance M. Barber as the individual responsible for stealing a police officer's magazine and ammunition during an incident that occurred on September 29, 2025, in the 600 block of Main Street. (Incident #25-19210)
On Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at approximately 9:00 p.m., officers located Barber in the 1200 block of S. Greenlawn Avenue, where he was taken into custody without incident. Detectives also recovered the officer's stolen magazine and police-issued ammunition.
Barber was arrested for multiple offenses, including Theft and Obstruction of Justice, and was transported to the Peoria County Jail.
Message from the Chief of Police:
This arrest sends a clear message. If you obstruct, fight with, or steal from my officers while they are performing their duties, we will locate you, and you will be held accountable. Our detectives worked tirelessly to identify and locate this individual, and he was taken into custody without incident. Let there be no mistake: anyone who chooses to interfere with police, attack my officers, or endanger this community will face the same outcome. We will not stop until every person responsible is brought into custody.
- Chief Eric Echevarria.
This case remains ongoing.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Peoria Police Department at (309) 673-4521. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through tip411 or by calling Crime Stoppers at (309) 673-9000.
Previously Reported:
(PEORIA, IL) On Sunday, September 28, 2025, at approximately 4:43 a.m., Peoria Police officers responded to the 600 block of Main Street regarding reports of shots fired.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male victim (24 years old) suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital in critical condition.
While on scene, officers heard additional gunfire coming from the downtown area. A short time later, a second adult male (29 years old) arrived at a local hospital by private vehicle with multiple gunshot wounds. The victim is listed in stable condition.
During the incidents, over 50 individuals at the scene became combative with officers as they attempted to secure the area and render aid. Multiple arrests were made for offenses, including Aggravated Battery to police.
Detectives with the Peoria Police Department's Criminal Investigations Division (CID) and Crime Scene Unit (CSU) responded to initiate an investigation.
There is currently no suspect information.
UPDATE: 10/01/25
During the course of this investigation, Peoria detectives identified 29-year-old Adrian L. Morris as the suspect in this shooting investigation.
On October 1, 2025, members of CID and SID took Morris into custody without incident.
Members of the Peoria Police Department's Special Investigations Division (SID) executed a search warrant on a residence in the 1000 block of S. Gomo.
During a search of the residence, officers located and seized multiple firearms.
Morris was subsequently arrested for Aggravated Battery (2 counts), Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm, and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by a Felon.
He was transported to the Peoria County Jail.
A message from the Office of the Chief of Police:
I want to thank all of the officers and detectives involved in this investigation for their tireless work and long hours in bringing this case to a resolution. Without any help from the community, our investigators used every tool available to identify and locate the suspect responsible for the shooting early Sunday morning. They understood the seriousness of this case, committed themselves fully, and were determined to bring this violent offender into custody. I am proud of the professionalism and determination they displayed in seeing this through. To those who interfered with my officers while they were trying to save a man's life, this is not over. Along with the arrest of the shooter and all the other arrests already made, we are continuing to collect every piece of evidence. You may have gotten away that night, but we will find you. Anyone identified as having fought with officers, obstructed them, or otherwise tried to stop them from doing their duty that night will be found and arrested. We will not stop until every one of them is brought into custody.
- Chief Eric Echevarria.
This case remains ongoing.
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