PEORIA, Ill. – The Peoria County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a double shooting and homicide that occurred early Wednesday morning on Harmon Highway in Peoria.
Sheriff Chris Watkins says deputies were called to a home in the 3400 block of Harmon Highway, in the area of W. Shoff Circle and W. Lincoln Avenue, at approximately 3:06 a.m., on reports of two people being shot.
Deputies found a woman who had been shot in the leg. They applied a tourniquet, and she was taken to a hospital. Her injuries were non-life-threatening.
Deputies also found a man with at least one gunshot wound. He was taken to a hospital, where he later died.
Sheriff Watkins says the suspects fled the scene before deputies arrived.
The Peoria County Coroner’s Office will release the identity of the deceased and the manner of death at a later time.
No suspects are currently in custody. Watkins says at this stage of the investigation, detectives believe this was an isolated incident.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Kester at 309-657-7072 or CrimeStoppers anonymously at 309-673-9000. Tips can also be submitted through the Peoria County Sheriff’s mobile app.
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