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Peoria police investigating teen’s shooting death

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Peoria police are investigating the shooting death of a 15-year-old boy early Wednesday.

According to a department spokesperson, officers were called to the 2400 block of North Sheridan Road shortly after 7:30 a.m. Upon arrival, they located the deceased teen inside a residence.

Police and Peoria County coroner Jamie Harwood remained on the scene through midday.

No other information has been released.

This report will be updated.

Joe Deacon is a reporter at WCBU and WGLT. Contact Joe at jdeacon@ilstu.edu.