Peoria, Illinois – A man was arrested after a foot pursuit Thursday afternoon that led officers to a discarded firearm, prompting multiple felony charges.
According to the Peoria Police Department, officers were dispatched around 1:40 p.m. Thursday to the 2100 block of W. Antoinette Street after a report of a male subject armed with a firearm.
When officers arrived, they were initially unable to locate the individual. Police later identified the suspect as 26-year-old Bralyn J. Duncan.
Authorities said officers soon spotted Duncan in the area, at which point he allegedly fled on foot toward the 1900 block of W. Ann Street, triggering a brief foot pursuit.
During the chase, officers reported that Duncan allegedly discarded a firearm equipped with an extended magazine along the route. The weapon was recovered by officers during the investigation.
Police said Duncan was ultimately apprehended in the 1900 block of W. Wiswall Street without further incident.
Following the arrest, Duncan was allegedly charged with multiple offenses, including:
- Aggravated Assault
- Resisting Police
- Aggravated Unlawful Possession of a Weapon
- Possession of a Firearm Without a Valid FOID Card
- Possession of Ammunition Without a FOID Card
According to police, Duncan was transported to the Peoria County Jail following the arrest.
Authorities did not report any injuries during the incident.
Police say incidents involving firearms and foot pursuits can disrupt nearby neighborhoods and traffic corridors, particularly during busy afternoon hours when residents, commuters, and students may be nearby.
Anyone with information about violent crimes is encouraged to contact the Peoria Police Department at (309) 673-4521, submit an anonymous tip411, or reach Crime Stoppers at (309) 673-9000.
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