PEORIA, Ill. – Peoria Police say they’ve arrested a man in connection with what is believed to be the city’s ninth homicide this year.
Police say Stephen Coaxum, 34, was arrested Wednesday on charges of First Degree Murder and Possession of a Weapon by a Felon.
The shooting happened May 21 in the 1500 block of North Bigelow Street, not far from Peoria High School. Roger Browder, 21, was shot and killed the same day Peoria High held its graduation ceremony.
Police say as Coaxum was being arrested, a search was conducted of a home in the 2600 block of North LaValle Court, with several firearms being found.
While Coaxum is jailed pending court appearances, police say the investigation is ongoing.
