UPDATED 1/25 7:22 a.m..
PEORIA HEIGHTS, Ill. – Police in Peoria Heights are now saying one person is in custody in connection with an early morning shooting Tuesday.
Peoria County Jail records indicate Benjamin Ely, 21, Peoria Heights, is facing five different felony weapons-related charges of Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm, Reckless Discharge, Possession of a Firearm with No Valid FOID card, Possession of Ammunition with No FOID Card, and Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon.
The shooting was reported just after midnight on North Illinois, inbetween Cox and Division Avenues.
Police said no one was hurt.
Other than the arrest, police have released no other details about the shooting.
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PEORIA HEIGHTS, Ill. – They’re not releasing many details, but police in Peoria Heights are looking into a reported shooting very early Tuesday morning.
Police say it was reported just after midnight on North Illinois Avenue, inbetween Cox and Division Avenues.
Police say there were no injuries, but an investigation continues.
