Peoria, IL – Peoria Police are investigating a deadly shooting that left a 17-year-old dead and another man injured late Saturday night at the Lexington Hills Apartments.
According to Peoria Police, officers were dispatched around 11:25 p.m. on November 22 to the 3400 block of West Oakhurst Drive following reports of gunfire. When officers arrived, they found an unresponsive 17-year-old male inside an apartment. He had multiple gunshot wounds to the torso. Despite life-saving efforts, he was pronounced dead at a local hospital.
A second victim, identified as a 21-year-old male, was found in a nearby apartment suffering from gunshot wounds to the legs. He was taken to a hospital where his condition is described as stable.
Authorities say multiple specialized units, including SWAT, detectives, and crime scene investigators, responded to the scene. Two court-authorized search warrants were executed, and evidence tied to the shooting was recovered.
Police canvassed the Lexington Hills area for additional evidence and possible surveillance footage. The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Scott Hulse at (309) 494-8391 or anonymously through CrimeStoppers at (309) 673-9000.
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