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Woman Shot Dead in Peoria Sunday

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Peoria authorities are investigating a fatal shooting last night. Peoria police were called to the 800 block of Northeast Monroe just before 9:30 p.m. on the report of a subject down. Officers located an adult female with life-threatening injuries in the rear of a residence.

The unnamed victim was transported to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead. The Peoria Police department is investigating the homicide.

Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to call the Peoria Police Department at 309-673-4521 or anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 309-673-9000.

 

Kristin McHugh is an experienced radio journalist and nonprofit manager. Most recently, she served as executive director of the Peoria Area World Affairs Council.