(PEORIA, IL) Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at approximately 8:32 p.m. Peoria Police responded to the 700 block of N. Hightower on a Shot Spotter alert of 3 rounds fired.
When officers arrived, they located an unoccupied vehicle that was struck by gunfire.
At approximately 8:39 p.m. police learned that a 17-year-old male victim was transported to a local hospital by private vehicle. The juvenile had an apparent gunshot wound to the chest. His injuries are non-life-threatening.
This incident is under investigation. There is no suspect information.
If you have any information regarding this incident or any violent crimes, please contact the Peoria Police Department at (309) 673-4521, tip411 (anonymously), or Crime Stoppers (anonymously) at (309) 673-9000.