Peoria, Illinois – A 36-year-old man was shot in Peoria on West Marquette Street, prompting investigation.
According to the Peoria Police Department, officers were dispatched around 1:44 a.m. Thursday to the 2300 block of West Marquette Street after a ShotSpotter alert detected two gunshots in the area.
Upon arrival, officers located a 36-year-old male victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Police said the victim received immediate medical assistance at the scene before being transported to a local hospital. He was later treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Officers secured the scene and conducted a search of the surrounding area for potential suspects. As of Thursday morning, no suspects had been identified, according to the Peoria Police Department.
The investigation remains ongoing. Authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
Anyone with information regarding this incident or any other violent crime is encouraged to contact the Peoria Police Department at (309) 673-4521, submit an anonymous tip through tip411, or reach Crime Stoppers at (309) 673-9000.
The shooting occurred in a residential area and may affect early-morning commuters and nearby residents.
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