Peoria, IL – A 33-year-old man was hospitalized Sunday night after being shot in the foot along University Street, according to Peoria Police.
Police said the incident occurred around 8:47 p.m. on November 9, 2025, when officers were dispatched to a local hospital after the victim arrived by private vehicle with a gunshot wound.
According to authorities, the man reported he was walking near the 2600 block of University Street when an unknown male approached and fired two shots, hitting him once in the foot. The suspect fled before officers arrived.
At this time, investigators said there is no suspect information available. The incident remains under active investigation.
Anyone with information about the shooting or other violent crimes is urged to contact the Peoria Police Department at (309) 673-4521. Anonymous tips can be submitted through tip411 or by calling Crime Stoppers at (309) 673-9000.
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