Crime & Safety
Peoria, IL Shooting: 15-Year-Old Shot in Head, Teen Arrested
Peoria, IL – A 15 year old boy is hospitalized with life threatening injuries after being shot in the head inside a Peoria residence Saturday afternoon, while another 15 year old has been arrested in
By Natalie Brooks · 2026-11-01T23:21:16.992Z
Peoria, IL – A 15 year old boy is hospitalized with life threatening injuries after being shot in the head inside a Peoria residence Saturday afternoon, while another 15 year old has been arrested in connection with the shooting.
According to the Peoria Police Department , officers responded to the 700 block of East LaSalle Avenue at approximately 4:55 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, following reports of gunfire.
When officers arrived, they discovered a 15 year old male juvenile suffering from a gunshot wound to the head inside a residence.
The victim was transported to a local hospital with injuries police described as life threatening.
Police Locate and Arrest 15 Year Old Suspect Investigators from several Peoria Police Department units responded to the scene, including the Criminal Investigations Division, Special Investigations Division, Neighborhood Services Unit and patrol officers.
During the investigation, authorities identified another 15 year old male as a suspect.
Police located the juvenile at a residence in the 600 block of East Ravine Avenue and transported him to the Peoria Police Department for questioning.
Following questioning, the teenager was arrested on allegations of aggravated battery with a firearm and reckless discharge of a firearm .
He was subsequently transported to the Juvenile Detention Center.
Investigation Remains Active Authorities have not released additional details about what allegedly led to the shooting or whether the two teenagers knew each other.
The victim's current medical condition beyond the initially reported life threatening injuries has not been provided.
Police confirmed the incident remains under active investigation.
Anyone with information about the shooting or other violent crimes is encouraged to contact the Peoria Police Department at 309 673 4521 , tip411 for anonymous reporting, or Crime Stoppers at 309 673 9000 .
The incident is documented under Peoria Police Department case number 26 80872 .
All suspects and arrestees are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.