City of Peoria, IL
10/27/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/27/2025 17:35
Aggravated UUW/Poss. of a Handgun Under 21
(PEORIA, IL) On Friday, October 24, 2025, at approximately 7:45 p.m., Peoria Police officers conducted an investigation at a residence in the 5800 block of N. Western Avenue.
Upon arrival, officers observed four male juveniles in possession of multiple firearms.
Officers located all four juveniles inside a detached garage at the above location. Three handguns were found on the ground near the feet of three of the suspects.
All four juveniles, three 16-year-olds and one 14-year-old were transported to the Peoria Police Department for further investigation.
Following interviews, all four were arrested for Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon and Possession of a Handgun Under 21.
The juveniles were subsequently transported to the Juvenile Detention Center.
The Peoria Police Department encourages anyone with information regarding violent crimes to contact us at (309) 673-4521. Anonymous tips can be submitted through tip411 or by calling Crime Stoppers at (309) 673-9000.
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