Sad way to start 2023

[Toldyouso]

Another Peoria homicide. A 14-year-old (!) is the suspected killer. The murder weapon was a brick.

I sincerely hope the mayor’s new program will determine what is causing middle school-aged children to become murderers. We can’t blame guns this time.

[Toldyouso]

UPDATE (10:59 a.m.) — Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood has confirmed that a man is dead after a shooting in Peoria Monday.

According to Harwood, the man was pronounced dead at OSF Healthcare Saint Francis Medical Center. The fatal shooting is the city’s seventh homicide of the year.

His autopsy is scheduled for later Monday. His identity has not been released at this time, Harwood said.

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A man is in critical condition after being shot Monday morning in South Peoria, according to the Peoria Police Department.

Officers were called to the 1600 block of South Westmoreland Avenue at about 8:45 a.m. after the ShotSpotter gunfire detection system indicated that four rounds had been fired.

[Toldyouso]

By 25News Now
Published: May. 29, 2023 at 9:37 PM CDT|Updated: 23 minutes ago
UPDATE (9:45 p.m.) - A shooting Monday night in Peoria’s West Bluff neighborhood has left one person dead and another person injured, but no information is available about any suspects.

Peoria Police Spokesperson Semone Roth said officers responded about 8:45 p.m. to 2000 block of North Gale Avenue after a ShotSpotter alert indicated five rounds had been fired.

First-responders said they found a female who had been shot, but her injuries are not life-threatening, according to police.

Police then found a male victim, who was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police said there have been no arrests, and no suspect information is available.

This is Peoria’s 8th homicide this year.

[Toldyouso]

3 weeks later, we have the 9th homicide of the year. A 15-year-old boy was shot to death.
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/ne ... de-victim/

[Toldyouso]

Another week, another dead boy.

Homicide
PPD Incident #23-11805

(PEORIA, IL) Monday, June 26, 2023, at approximately 10:16 p.m. Peoria Police responded to Richwoods and Molleck on a report of a male shot in the leg.
When officers arrived, they located a male juvenile with an apparent gunshot wound in the 3100 block of Molleck. The juvenile was not responsive and was pronounced deceased on the scene.
The identity of the victim, as well as the cause and manner of death, will be released by the Peoria County Coroner.
Members of the Peoria Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division (CID), Patrol Unit, and Crime Scene Unit (CSU) responded to the scene and initiated an investigation.
This incident is currently 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.

[DennisinPeoria]

We interviewed someone related to a homicide victim last week. It is her opinion that perhaps 90% of disputes arise from social media messaging and texting. She's not aware of any big gang wars going on, but small groups of juveniles like to "claim" to be in a gang, but not really. She also said disputes arise from issues with boyfriends, girlfriends, or ex-bf, ex-gf. Or simply disrespect that adults, young adults and juveniles can't resolve without getting a gun and shooting someone.

When someone gets agitated, and decides to shoot someone, there's no way the police, government officials, or anti-violence groups can predict it or stop it. It's the community and the neighborhood that knows something is about to happen,.and needs to stop it.

[Toldyouso]

We interviewed someone related to a homicide victim last week. It is her opinion that perhaps 90% of disputes arise from social media messaging and texting. She's not aware of any big gang wars going on, but small groups of juveniles like to "claim" to be in a gang, but not really. She also said disputes arise from issues with boyfriends, girlfriends, or ex-bf, ex-gf. Or simply disrespect that adults, young adults and juveniles can't resolve without getting a gun and shooting someone.

When someone gets agitated, and decides to shoot someone, there's no way the police, government officials, or anti-violence groups can predict it or stop it. It's the community and the neighborhood that knows something is about to happen,.and needs to stop it.

The latest murder victim was just 14 years old. The suspect (who has been arrested) is 23 years old. I highly doubt this was a boyfriend/girlfriend issue. Disrespect? Maybe. But isn’t that an issue that can (and should) be addressed?
Both the victim and the (alleged) murderer are African-American. What’s going on in that community that leads to such disrespect for life? You said “there's no way the police, government officials, or anti-violence groups can predict it or stop it.” Do we just throw up our hands and order more body bags?

[Tazewell]

You said “there's no way the police, government officials, or anti-violence groups can predict it or stop it.”

In other words, he's saying Rita has no responsibility.

[DennisinPeoria]

@Toldyouso

At the time I posted that,.the victim had not been identified, and the suspect not caught.

More post later, have a 4 year old grandson that's vomited 3 times in last 3 hours, going to help Wife and younger daughter. Goodnight.

[CCubs]

You said “there's no way the police, government officials, or anti-violence groups can predict it or stop it.”

In other words, he's saying Rita has no responsibility.

Saying that Rita Ali has no responsibility is just being ridiculous. I'm sure that she feels remorse, regret, empathy, and a multitude of other feelings. She isn't directly responsible and you know that. This matter isn't like flipping a switch on or off. Every city the size of Peoria and bigger faces this problem. Stop blaming the Mayor for something this drastic. You are consumed with negative news, move away if it really bothers you that much. At least move away from your electronic devices.