Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood has identified a 15-year-old boy who was killed Wednesday morning in a West Bluff shooting.
In a social media post Thursday morning, Harwood said Keyaun Schmitt-Hardimon suffered multiple gunshot wounds and died instantly. Peoria police continue to investigate the death as a homicide.
Officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 2400 block of North Sheridan Road shortly after 7:30 a.m.
Upon arrival, they located Schmitt-Hardimon with apparent gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene about an hour later.
Police say there is no suspect information. Harwood said no other details will be released at this time.
Anyone with information related to this incident or any violent crime is asked to contact the Peoria Police Department at 309-673-4521. Anonymous tips can be submitted through the tip411 app or by calling Crime Stoppers at 309-673-9000.
