We. Are. Peoria (Area)

AV8R wrote: ↑Sun Jul 09, 2023 9:47 pm

DennisinPeoria wrote: ↑Mon Jul 10, 2023 11:08 am It's bad enough juveniles can't find things to do besides stealing cars and shooting guns

Tazewell wrote: ↑Mon Jul 10, 2023 11:21 am

DennisinPeoria wrote: ↑Mon Jul 10, 2023 11:08 am It's bad enough juveniles can't find things to do besides stealing cars and shooting guns

Just one more government program should fix it, right?

- 5 people were shot over the weekend according to Peoria Police - including a 14-year-old boy.

Peoria Police spokesperson Amy Dotson says officers were called to the 1700 block of North Great Oak Road for shots fired at around 8:01 p.m. Sunday.

Shell casings were recovered.

At around 10:19 p.m. Saturday, officers were called to the 2500 block of Northeast Monroe for a 14-round ShotSpotter alert.

A man was found in the 500 block of Haungs with a minor graze wound.

Shell casings were recovered.

At around 12:35 a.m. Sunday, officers responded to the 500 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive for a report of a man shot.

Dotson says a crime scene was found outside within the City Scape Apartment complex.

The man is in critical but stable condition.

At around 2:37 a.m., officers were called to the 3000 block of North University for a 48-round ShotSpotter alert.

A vehicle was found in the northbound lanes of University with significant damage from gunfire, Dotson said.

She says that initial information indicates the occupants of the vehicle fled the area with one of them arriving at a hospital by private vehicle.

That man suffered multiple gunshot wounds. His injuries are considered non-life-threatening.

The area was searched by officers, K-9 and drone to check for other victims but nothing was found.

At around 1:19 p.m., officers were called to the 600 block of Wayne for men shooting at each other.

Several men fled into a home when officers arrived.

Several of them attempted to flee but were detained.

A gunshot victim was dropped off by private vehicle at a local hospital.

Casings were recovered. No ShotSpotter alerts were received, Dotson said.

Other significant events include:

Saturday 11:50 a.m., 2500 block West Wardcliff
Officers responded to a residence in the 2500 block of W Wardcliffe regarding an individual on the way to shoot up a house. The suspect was intercepted during a traffic stop and after a brief struggle was taken into custody for the following: resisting/obstructing, disorderly conduct, no FOID, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, possession of cannabis over 30 grams and intent to
deliver cannabis.
Sunday 12:27 a.m. Hamilton and Monroe
Officers responded to Main and Monroe regarding a vehicle accident. Upon arrival, officers
recognized the driver from a previous incident who lied about his identity prior. While processing the accident, a stolen handgun was located inside one of the vehicles. The male was transported to the PPD for interview purposes and subsequently arrested for aggravated discharge, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, no FOID, and possession of a stolen firearm.
Sunday 3:06 a.m. 600 block Vine
Officers conducted a traffic stop in the 600 block of Vine; a vehicle occupant was found to have a firearm with a switch thus making it a machine gun. The suspect (adult male) was arrested for possession of a machine gun, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, possession of a weapon by a felon, no FOID, and traffic-related offenses.
Sunday 9:58 p.m. 700 block East Kansas
Officers responded to a ShotSpotter activation indicating 10 rounds fired in the 700 block of East Kansas. 2 houses had been struck as well as an unoccupied vehicle; no victims reported.
Monday 2:09 a.m. 900 block Northeast Madison
Officers responded to a 1-round ShotSpotter alert in the 900 blk of NE Madison. Initial information indicates a verbal altercation took place between 2 individuals when the suspect fired a gun at the vehicle of the other party. No injuries reported.

CCubs wrote: ↑Mon Jul 10, 2023 1:59 pm

Tazewell wrote: ↑Mon Jul 10, 2023 11:21 am

DennisinPeoria wrote: ↑Mon Jul 10, 2023 11:08 am It's bad enough juveniles can't find things to do besides stealing cars and shooting guns

Just one more government program should fix it, right?

What is your solution? Obviously you must have one. I mean you criticize everything that others try to do, so you clearly have solutions to the problem. Go ahead,...