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Man arrested in Morton in connection with Dunlap shooting

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A shooting suspect is in custody after a woman was critically injured this morning in Dunlap.

Peoria County Sheriff Chris Watkins says 26-year-old Walter Artis was arrested at a gas station in Morton after he attempted to flee police on foot.

Watkins said Artis had a handgun when he was arrested. He was arrested for aggravated battery with a firearm, home invasion, aggravated domestic battery, and no valid FOID card.

Watkins said he has children with the 22-year-old victim.

Tim was the News Director at WCBU Peoria Public Radio. He left the station in 2025.