Peoria, IL – A 24-year-old woman was allegedly assaulted at gunpoint early Monday in Peoria, prompting a police search for the suspect.
According to the Peoria Police Department, officers responded around 2:10 a.m. to the 4000 block of Brandywine for a report of a man armed with a handgun. The woman told officers that during an argument, an adult male physically assaulted her, displayed a handgun, and allegedly fired a shot before fleeing the area on foot.
Police said the victim sustained minor injuries but declined medical treatment. Officers searched the surrounding area but were unable to locate the suspect. Authorities said the investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Peoria Police Department at (309) 673-4521. Anonymous tips can be submitted via tip411 or by calling Crime Stoppers at (309) 673-9000.
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