PEORIA, Ill. — Gun violence has not taken a holiday in Peoria on the 4th of July.
Peoria Public Information Officer Semone Roth said police were called to the area of SW Jefferson Avenue and Harrison Street around 2:15 a.m. Monday on reports of shots fired.
When PPD arrived, there were no victims found.
Witnesses told officers two men were arguing outside Big Al’s. Roth said the shooting happened in the business’ parking lot after a fight had occurred between multiple subjects.
Two gunshot victims were taken to OSF Saint Francis Medical Center for treatment. Their injuries were non-life threatening.
One of the gunshot victims, identified as 24-year-old Tyrese L. Walker, was questioned and subsequently arrested for Aggravated Battery with a Firearm and will be transported to the Peoria County Jail upon release from the hospital.
If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact the Peoria Police Department at 309-673-452, tip411 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 309-673-9000.
