Crime & Safety
Peoria, IL Shooting: 18-Year-Old Arrested on Felony Gun Charges
Peoria, IL – An 18 year old is facing multiple felony charges following a Saturday night shooting inside a Peoria residence that left a 27 year old man injured and prompted a police investigation acro
By Jenna Hartley · 2026-10-12T23:28:15.603Z
Peoria, IL – An 18 year old is facing multiple felony charges following a Saturday night shooting inside a Peoria residence that left a 27 year old man injured and prompted a police investigation across multiple locations.
According to the Peoria Police Department , officers responded to the 1100 block of South Matthew Street at approximately 9:15 p.m. Saturday, October 10, after receiving reports of a shooting.
When officers arrived, they discovered a 27 year old man inside a residence suffering from a single gunshot wound.
The victim was transported to a local hospital with injuries authorities described as non life threatening.
During the investigation, detectives identified 18 year old Kamari L. Johnson as a suspect in connection with the shooting.
Investigators subsequently determined that Johnson was inside a residence in the 400 block of Apple Street.
Officers responded to that location and attempted to take Johnson into custody.
According to police, Johnson exited the residence and was arrested without further incident.
He was transported to the Peoria Police Department for questioning.
Following the interview, Johnson was arrested on charges of armed robbery, possession of a weapon by a felon and aggravated battery with a firearm.
Police also reported that Johnson was taken into custody on an active Peoria County warrant, identified as case number 26 22464.
Johnson was subsequently transported to the Peoria County Jail.
Authorities have not released additional information regarding the circumstances leading up to the shooting or the relationship between the suspect and victim.
The Peoria Police Department continues to encourage anyone with information about violent crimes to contact investigators at 309 673 4521 , submit an anonymous tip through tip411 or contact Crime Stoppers at 309 673 9000 .
The investigation was documented under Peoria Police incident number 26 74909.
All suspects and arrestees are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.