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Man's death under investigation as Peoria's 20th homicide of 2022

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Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood said a man's death in the North Valley is under investigation as a homicide.

66-year-old Kenneth Charles Bryant was found dead in an alley in the 600 block of NE Adams around 4:10 p.m. Thursday.

Harwood said he suffered multiple blunt force trauma injuries to his head and neck which were inflicted by another person.

Bryant was reportedly homeless.

The Peoria Police Department is investigating.

Tim is the News Director at WCBU Peoria Public Radio.