Peoria, IL – A man wanted in connection with a 2024 homicide in Peoria was apprehended this week in Chicago, nearly a year after the fatal shooting.
According to the Peoria Police Department, Bryan D. Vann, 35, was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals on Monday, June 17, 2025, at a residence in Chicago where he was believed to be living. The arrest follows a lengthy investigation into a deadly shooting that occurred on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, around 3:39 a.m. in the 2500 block of W. Garden.
Officers responded to multiple ShotSpotter alerts indicating 20 gunshots were fired. Upon arrival, police discovered a 31-year-old man lying in the road with several gunshot wounds. Despite life-saving efforts, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to police, Vann was identified as a suspect during the course of the investigation and was wanted on a charge of first-degree murder. Authorities described him as armed and dangerous and asked the public for assistance in locating him last July.
The Peoria Police Department worked closely with the U.S. Marshals Service to track Vann to the Chicago residence, where he was arrested without incident. His capture marks a significant development in the case, though officials stated the investigation remains ongoing.
Police have not released the name of the victim, pending official confirmation from the Peoria County Coroner’s Office.
Anyone with additional information related to this case is urged to contact Peoria Police or submit anonymous tips through Tip411 or Crime Stoppers.
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