Update – PPD said it was learned that two individuals came to Peoria to meet someone about a Facebook Marketplace vehicle transaction. Once they arrived at the meet-up location, they were directed to a nearby alley to look at the vehicle. PPD said this was an attempted robbery setup and there was no intention to sell an automobile.

Once the victims were in the alley, several armed suspects attempted to rob them. During a struggle, shots were fired by the robbery suspects and one of the victims. One of the robbery suspects was hit and killed by gunfire. The robbery victim was a legal gun owner with a license to carry in another state.

That individual was released without being charged.

Original Story – The Peoria Police Department is investigating a homicide on West Lincoln Avenue. Around 5:04 p.m. on January 15, 2024, police received a Shot Spotter alert of five rounds fired in the 2100 block of West Lincoln Avenue. Once officers reached the scene, they found a male victim with a gunshot wound.

Despite life-saving measures, the victim succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division and Crime Scene Unit responded to start an investigation. The Peoria County Coroner will identify the victim, the manner of death, and the cause of death.