Peoria, IL – Two juveniles were hospitalized Monday afternoon after being shot in a Peoria neighborhood, according to police.
Peoria Police said the incident occurred around 3:02 p.m. on Monday, October 27, 2025, in the 2600 block of W. Starr Avenue. Officers were dispatched after a ShotSpotter alert detected two rounds fired in the area.
Upon arrival, officers found two male juveniles suffering from gunshot wounds. One victim was shot in the leg and transported to a local hospital with serious injuries. The second juvenile was shot in the hand and also taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
According to the Peoria Police Department, there is currently no suspect information, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about this incident or other violent crimes to contact the Peoria Police Department.
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