Shoot outs in Peoria neighborhoods continues

North Peoria Shooting Leaves One Man Dead
Wed, Dec 15, 2010

A lunch-hour shooting in North Peoria claims the life of a Peoria man. The Peoria County Coroner has not released the victim's identity.

Police say he was shot in the head while driving through a neighborhood.

Police say they were called to traffic accident in the 3700 block on Vinton Street, while en route they received calls of shots fired.

When they arrived they found a white sedan with the back window shot out, crashed into a parked car sitting in a front yard.

Captain Mike Scally says two cars were exchanging shots. The other car has not been located. There was a female passenger in the car that was transported to the hospital with minor injuries. Police are still investigating the shooting, but do not believe it is related to other recent shootings.

Pedestrian escapes shots that strike house

Tues Dec 14, 2010

One man barely escaped several bullets Tuesday night during a shooting that also left bullet holes near a child's bed in South Peoria. One bullet apparently passed over a child's bed and into the kitchen, where it hit a table and chair. Other bullets lodged in the interior wall of the bedroom and in an upstairs hallway. Other residents in the neighborhood told police the shooters were seen with an assult rifle.

Another homicide, as police layoffs are pending and gunplay continues in City streets

Peoria man dies after being shot in the chest
Sun, Dec 12, 2010

A Peoria man was fatally shot in the 1500 block of South Stanley Street about 6:30 p.m. Sunday. The death is Peoria's 19th homicide of the year.

Police found the man unresponsive with a gunshot wound to his chest when they arrived. Emergency personnel attempted to revive him but failed. The gunshot victim, a man in his 40s, lived at 1524 S. Stanley, Peoria County Coroner Johnna Ingersoll said. Source

Three men beat, rob and shoot at victim
Sat, Dec 11, 2010
A 58-year-old man was beaten, robbed and shot at by a group of men about 10:45 p.m. Saturday near the 1800 block of West Ann Street. Source

3-year-old shooting victim in critical but stable condition
Sun, Dec 12, 2010
The 3-year-old who was shot in the head Friday night remains at an area hospital in critical but stable condition, police said Sunday. Source

Another child hit by gunfire, as shooting up the streets of Peoria regardless of innocent people being in the vicinity continues

Shooting up the streets of Peoria regardless of innocents being in the vicinity continues. For the second time in the last two months another child has been hit by gunfire. You will recall that on October 14, 2010, an early morning shooting resulted in the injury of a 4-year-old as someone fired shots into a home on West Proctor Street around 4:30 in the morning.

I find it amazing how babies are the victims of shootings in Peoria and there is no sense of outrage from the community.

Another child hit by gunfire
Sat, Dec 11
A 3-year-old child was shot in the head Friday night on North North Street.

In what Peoria police Chief Steve Settingsgaard said “was probably a drive-by,” a child at 1311 N. North St. suffered a gunshot wound to the head.

The house was fired upon numerous times and a car parked on the street outside of it also was hit. A neighbor who would not give his name said it sounded like a machine gun was going off because of the number of shots fired. Source

Peoria man will face charges in shooting
Sat, Dec 11
PEORIA - A Central Peoria man was ordered held on $200,000 bond for allegedly shooting someone in the buttocks early Friday. Source

Man shot in the buttocks during robbery attempt
Sat, Dec 11
A man was shot in the buttocks after a gunman attempted to rob him Thursday night.
Source

Two survive separate, unrelated shootings
Mon, Dec 06, 2010
Two men survived being shot during separate and apparently unrelated incidents Sunday night. Source

Shots fired during South Peoria liquor store robbery
Tues, Nov 30, 2010
Three men robbed a South Peoria liquor store after firing shots into rows of bottles behind the cash register Monday evening. Source

Citizens won't be charged for running through the streets firing a weapon
Fri, Nov 26, 2010
Lyons sees both sides. "I won't be seeking criminal consequences for defensive gunfire erupting from this event." Source

Shooting up Peoria continues to be a favorite past time

Since the last tally: Peoria has had another homicide; 11 more reports of shots fired; numerous reports of armed robberies and stick-ups of citizens; and a report of a group of armed men dressed in black roaming Trewyn Avenue.

Once upon a time I believed that the only news was what I heard reported on the news, or read in the newspaper. However, after spending some time listening to the local police scanner, I know that stories DO GO UNREPORTED...

TWO STORIES PJS MISSED From Eye in the Sky
Armed robbery at Acatucci's restaurant

November 21, 2010
Agatucci’s Restaurant on university was robbed last night and the owner got into a gun fight with robber. Several shots fired. Robber was caught several blocks away.

Shooting on Dries Lane

November 21, 2010
Second story man was shot in leg by the bingo hall on Dries Lane.

Peoria man's head grazed by bullet
Posted Nov 20, 2010 @10:00 PM
The Peoria Police Department's special response team was called to a Central Peoria residence early Saturday after a man was grazed by a bullet.

Man shot in hands on Southwest Adams Street
Posted Nov 17, 2010 @ 09:19 PM
Police were investigating a shooting that occurred about 7:30 p.m. Wednesday near Harper Oil, 3203 SW Adams St.

Peoria grand jury indicts couple in shooting
Posted Nov 17, 2010 @ 07:42 PM
A South Peoria couple faces charges for their alleged involvement in a botched robbery that left a man shot in the side.

Man apprehended in Peoria shooting
Posted Nov 12, 2010 @ 06:43 PM
A South Peoria man was arrested Friday in connection with a shooting earlier in the day.

Man shot, killed in gas station fight
Updated Nov 11, 2010 @ 10:15 AM
A man released from prison almost a year ago allegedly shot and killed a Peoria man during a Tuesday night fight at a Circle K gas station.

Peoria man sought in gunplay/chase
Posted Nov 08, 2010 @ 06:40 PM
Police are looking for a man suspected of recent gunplay who also was arrested earlier this year on a murder charge but let go after a witness refused to testify before a grand jury.

Man shot, drives several blocks to call for aid
Posted Oct 27, 2010 @ 11:36 PM
Police said a man was in "critical but stable condition" after being shot about 9 p.m. Wednesday near West Millman and South Webster streets.

Man walking on Millman shot in his thigh, calf
Posted Oct 27, 2010 @ 09:46 PM
A 30-year-old man was shot in the leg Tuesday night after leaving his mother's house.

Police look into reports of group of armed men
Posted Oct 26, 2010 @ 09:12 PM
Police are investigating reports of a group of armed men walking at about 9 p.m. Monday in the 2700 block of West Trewyn Avenue.

Gunshots reported twice in same South Peoria area
Posted Oct 23, 2010 @ 11:04 PM
Gunshots were reported fired on consecutive nights in a two-block section of South Peoria. Police were called to the intersection of South Westmoreland Avenue and West Humboltd Street about 9 p.m. Thursday after witnesses reported hearing multiple rounds, according to a report.

Few details on shots fired from red Monte Carlo
Posted Oct 18, 2010 @ 11:22 PM
Details remained murky Monday about shots fired Sunday night outside a home at 2119 N. Underhill St.

Police take cover from shooter in Taft

Peoria police officers believe a round from a rifle may have been fired in their direction early Wednesday as they investigated an earlier call for gunfire in the area of Taft Homes.

Officers were called at 1:56 a.m. Wednesday to the 700 block of Northeast Adams Street after a resident in the area heard a single shot fired outside one of the Taft Homes apartment complexes.

Four officers were in the area near Wayne Street, the northern boundary of Taft Homes, when another shot exploded in close proximity to the police. The shot was so close, police took cover, then approached the courtyard where the gunfire was believed to have originated.

No one was found, and no shell casings were discovered, though a report noted that the shot sounded like it came from a rifle. It may have been fired out of an apartment window, though it ultimately was unclear whether police officers were the intended targets. Source

Third East Bluff business to be held up by armed robbers since last Monday

There was a strong armed robbery at about 1:00 p.m. today, across from the new Glen Oak School, at the Mexican restaurant which is located at 2001 N. Wisconsin. I believe the restaurant is called La Esquinita.

If you will recall just yesterday, July 26, the East Bluff Domino's store at 3320 N. Prospect Road was robbed at about 12:30 a.m. The robber forced the Domino's employee to empty the safe and then fled with an undisclosed amount of money.

Last Monday, July 21, you read it here first that a woman robbed the Family Dollar Store at 2321 N. Wisconsin Ave. at gunpoint and fled the store with about $150 cash. That robbery occurred at about 3:30 p.m..

In the meantime, the shooting tally continues to climb...

July 25, 2010 - A man was shot in South Peoria early Sunday morning in the 2300 block of West Marquette Avenue. Duane L. Wiley, 26, who does not reside at the Marquette address, was found with a bullet wound to the arm that had penetrated his chest. Police said his injuries were not life threatening.

July 22, 2010 - Peoria Police responded to the area of North Illinois and East Indiana Avenues shortly before 2:00 a.m. Thursday to a call of 7 to 8 shots fired. they found a man on a porch in the 700 block of Illinois Avenue with a gunshot wound to the elbow. Authorities say Injuries are serious but not life threatening.

Jul 21, 2010 - A dispute during a card game led to a Peoria man's arrest Tuesday night for allegedly firing at the house after leaving, police said. Hurie J. Boclair, 30, of 2413 W. Proctor was upset about a card game taking place inside and after walking outside turned and fired once at the back door. No one was injured by the bullet, police said.

Jul 21, 2010 - A man told police he was shot at early Wednesday morning by his girlfriend's ex-boyfriend. Timothy J. Wilson, 27, said he was in the 1500 block of West McClure Avenue when a man approached him saying, "I got you now" before pulling out a handgun and firing one shot, police reports said. Wilson was not injured.

17th homicide, second day of new crime initiative

Anthony M. Johnson, 43, of 906 E. Nebraska Ave. was pronounced dead at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center at 10:37 a.m. He is the city’s 17th homicide victim of the year. Johnson was standing outside a house at 1215 N. Frink St. about 10 a.m. Sunday when he was shot multiple times, Peoria County Coroner Johnna Ingersoll said.

Also shot were his stepson Justin Stanley, 27, and sister-in-law Angela Johnson, 30. Ingersoll said initial reports she received stated their wounds were not considered life threatening.

Two men believed to have been the shooters were arrested near Lincoln Middle School after leading police on a high-speed chase and crashing their car. Source

Hat Tip to Jenny (posted to the pjstar at 2:20 p.m.)

UPDATE: There are also now confirmed reports of a shooting on Columbia Terrace around 3:45 a.m. in the morning; and another man shot in the 500 block of East Gift street about an hour and a half before that. Police say both men suffered non-life threatening injuries.

Facebook buzzzz - Murder on Frink.....

There were two shootings overnight, a high speed chase and a murder on Frink, approximately one hour ago. Allegedly one person on a spree. Awaiting confirmation from local main stream media.

Posted at 12:54 p.m., Sunday, July 18, 2010.

A man was shot early Saturday

On the second night of the new crime initiative, Jose P. Lopez was standing on the front porch of a residence at 1539 S. Faraday Ave. just after midnight when he was shot twice - once in the arm and once in the stomach. Lopez was transported to OSF Saint Francis Medical Center with what police called non-life-threatening injuries. No arrests have been made. Source

Dennis in Peoria said...

Just got back from the PPD press conference on the 'new' anti-crime initiative. Not much to say except that there will be increased patrols late at night in the 'hot spots' (South End), increasing overtime to staff more officers; more traffic stops..and more enforcement of curfew laws...not just to stop the juveniles that cause trouble, but to protect the innocent juveniles from becoming another crime statistic.

The conference was well attended by many community members and police staff. Never heard 1 word about race or profling, but we'll have to see if this initiative works. It's possible that the overtime is being sought by non-minority younger police who are don't know who is a bad person or not, or is not in tune with what's going on in the community.

So that folks don't read things into what is printed or aired on mainstream media, this Press Conference will be aired on CAPtions Wednesday night, July 14th at 7 pm on Comcast Cable 22.

Shooting tally updated purusant to news report from week31.

Another shooting this morning with a homicide overnight

Six more shootings since my last update - one resulting in Peoria's 16th homicide...

Monday, July 12th, a man was shot at Taft Homes early morning while sitting in his apartment. Police arrived at 3:07 a.m. Monday and found a Shedrick B. Gregory, 43, with gunshot wounds to his leg and lower back. Gregory said he was sitting in his apartment with other people when a man walked in, pulled 2 handguns and shot him 4 or 5 times. He was transported to OSF Saint Francis Medical Center and his injuries were not life-threatening.

Sunday night, July 11th one man was found dead near Harrison Homes. Police responded to the 2700 block of West Trewyn around 11:40 p.m. where they found Orlando L. Davis, 30, with multiple gunshot wounds, including one in the head. He was transported to OSF Saint Francis Medical Center where he died at 12:21 a.m. Monday.

Sunday night, July 11th, a 47-year-old man (allegedly the father of Orlando Davis) was shot in the back in South Peoria, while standing behind his house at 2113 W. Howett St. It was about 6:30 p.m. when he heard one gunshot and then realized he had been hit. He told police he didn't know which direction the shot came from and didn't see the shooter. Because he was behind the house, police think the shot came from the alley.

Sunday night, another male was found in the 1800 block of West Lincoln at 11:51 p.m. with two gunshot wounds to his left eyebrow area. The victim reported that he was shot near Manual High School, but police found no crime scene. He was transported to OSF Saint Francis Medical Center.

Sunday night, police were called to Methodist Medical Center at 11:54 p.m. where a gunshot victim from the earlier incident in the 2700 Block of Trewyn was found dead. Deandrew M. Jackson, 24, was shot three times in the right arm, left rear shoulder, and right buttock.

Saturday morning, July 10th, police responded to 101 N. Village Green Court about 10:30 a.m. after receiving multiple reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, officers found only a vehicle with a window shot out by what they believe was a stray bullet. Witnesses at the scene said they observed a man with a gun chasing another man toward West Hulbert Street, according to the police report.

Another shooting yesterday

A Peoria man was taken to OSF Saint Francis Medical Center after sustaining a gunshot wound to his right knee about 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at 525 E. Seneca Place.

Police said the unidentified victim and another witness supplied conflicting reports about how the incident occurred. Both indicated a handgun was being unloaded when a bullet discharged. The man's condition was unavailable from St. Francis.

Source

Another shooting last night

Shots were fired at the Southern Valley 66 service station shortly before midnight Monday. A 27-year-old man was transported by private vehicle from 1016 S. Western Ave. to OSF St. Francis Medical Center with gunshot wounds to the chest and left wrist. The victim is now listed in stabled condition after surgery.

Several people were questioned and later released without charge. There are no suspects at this time.

Source

Living like we are bullet proof

Sunday's shooting of three victims in the North Valley, brought the tally of shooting victims in Peoria to at least 27 since June 16; 15 of the shootings have been homicides; 58 shootings total for the year.

Wave of gun violence unprecedented?