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Posted on: July 21, 2025

[ARCHIVED] Aggravated Battery with a Firearm

(PEORIA, IL) On Saturday, July 19, 2025, at approximately 6:26 a.m., Peoria Police received three ShotSpotter alerts indicating gunfire in the 2200 block of W. Proctor Street.
The alerts recorded a total of 22 rounds, 16, 2, and 4 rounds, respectively.
Officers responded to the area but did not locate a victim.
A short time later, officers were alerted that a 24-year-old male had been transported to a local hospital by private vehicle with a gunshot wound to his arm. The victim told police he was standing on Proctor when he heard multiple gunshots. As he attempted to flee the area, he was struck.
His injury is reported to be non-life-threatening.
This incident remains under investigation. There is currently no suspect information.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Peoria Police Department at (309) 673-4521 or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers at (309) 673-9000 or anonymously with tip411.

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