(PEORIA, IL) On Thursday, February 19, 2026, at approximately 1:44 a.m., officers with the Peoria Police Department were dispatched to the 2300 block of W. Marquette Street in reference to a ShotSpotter alert indicating two rounds had been fired.
Upon arrival, officers located a 36-year-old male victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was provided immediate medical assistance on scene and subsequently transported to a local hospital, where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Officers secured the scene and conducted a thorough search of the surrounding area for potential suspects. At this time, no suspects have been identified.
This incident remains under investigation.
Anyone with information regarding this incident or any other violent crime is encouraged to contact the Peoria Police Department at (309) 673-4521, submit an anonymous tip through tip411, or contact Crime Stoppers at (309) 673-9000.