Peoria, IL – Peoria police arrested a 19-year-old early Sunday after responding to multiple gunfire reports detected by the city’s ShotSpotter system.
According to the Peoria Police Department, officers were dispatched around 12:16 a.m. on Sunday, December 28, 2025, to the 2300 block of North University Street after sensors picked up several rounds of gunfire. A follow-up alert indicated additional shots fired in the same area shortly after.
When officers arrived, they found no immediate victims or damage but continued canvassing the area. Investigators later identified a man who allegedly fled the scene following the shots. The suspect, Jamarri D. Ramsey, 19, was located at a residence in the 1100 block of West MacQueen Street and taken into custody without incident.
Police say a firearm was recovered during a search of the residence. Ramsey faces multiple charges, including Unlawful Possession of a Firearm with Defaced Identification, Aggravated Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, Aggravated Assault/Discharge of a Firearm, and Unlawful Possession of a Handgun by a Person Under 21.
Ramsey was transported to the Peoria County Jail, police said. No injuries were reported in connection with the incident.
Anyone with information about the shooting or related gunfire incidents is urged to contact the Peoria Police Department at (309) 673-4521 or Crime Stoppers at (309) 673-9000.
This article was produced by a journalist and may include AI-assisted input. All content is reviewed for accuracy and fairness.
Follow us on Instagram & Facebook for more local news updates. Have a tip? Message us!
