Peoria, IL – Two men were hospitalized and multiple arrests were made early Sunday morning following a downtown Peoria shooting that drew a combative crowd, according to police.
The Peoria Police Department said officers responded around 4:43 a.m. September 28, 2025, to reports of shots fired in the 600 block of Main Street. When officers arrived, they found a 24-year-old man with a gunshot wound. He was taken to a hospital in critical condition.
While investigating, officers heard more gunfire from the downtown area. A short time later, a 29-year-old man arrived at a local hospital by private vehicle with multiple gunshot wounds. Police said he is listed in stable condition.
During the incidents, authorities reported that more than 50 individuals at the scene became combative with officers as they attempted to secure the area and provide medical aid. Police confirmed that several people were arrested on charges including aggravated battery.
Detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division and the Crime Scene Unit responded, but police said no suspect information is currently available. The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Peoria Police Department at (309) 673-4521. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through tip411 or by calling Crime Stoppers at (309) 673-9000.
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