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Posted on: September 16, 2025

[ARCHIVED] Aggravated Battery

(PEORIA, IL) On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at approximately 6:07 a.m., officers with the Peoria Police Department were dispatched to the 800 block of S. Western Avenue following a ShotSpotter alert indicating two rounds had been fired.

Upon arrival, officers conducted a thorough search of the area; however, no victims were located.

A short time later, officers were dispatched to the 3000 block of W. Malone Avenue in reference to a male subject suffering from a gunshot wound.

Upon arrival, officers located a 32-year-old male with a gunshot wound to the wrist. The victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

At this time, there is no suspect information. This incident is currently under investigation.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Peoria Police Department at (309) 673-4521. Tipsters wishing to remain anonymous can submit information through tip411 or by calling Crime Stoppers at (309) 673-9000.

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