PEORIA, Illinois — Peoria Police are investigating a shooting that occurred on April 1, 2025, at 2:49 p.m., after a 36-year-old man arrived at a local hospital with a single gunshot wound. The victim, who had been dropped off by a private vehicle, reported to police that he was shot during a verbal altercation with an unknown male in the 300 block of Wayne Street. The suspect drew a handgun and fired, leaving the victim with non-life-threatening injuries.
Officers responded to the Wayne Street area to investigate but were unable to locate the suspect, and no suspect information is currently available. The incident, logged as PPD Incident #25-5806, underscores ongoing concerns about gun violence in Peoria. City data indicates a 7% rise in shooting incidents from 2023 to 2024, with neighborhoods like Wayne Street, a residential area near downtown, often affected.
The lack of suspect details complicates the investigation, but Peoria Police are urging the public to come forward with any information that could lead to an arrest. Tips can be submitted by calling 309-673-4521, or anonymously via tip411 or Crime Stoppers at 309-673-9000.