Peoria Police Department

It's not clear if any of the three shooting incidents within a two-hour timespan Sunday evening are related. Police are urging the public to come forward with information, photos and video related to any of the incidents.

Retiring Peoria Police Chief Eric Echevarria believes the department is in a better place than when he took the job five years ago.

A leadership change is coming for the Peoria Police Department. Chief Eric Echevarria informed the city he will retire as of May 15, after serving nearly five years in the role. Assistant Chief Brad Dixon has been chosen as the next chief.

Coroner Jamie Harwood said Marnelius Alexander, 23, of Peoria, was pronounced dead at 11:45 p.m. Thursday. Harwood said Alexander died of a gunshot wound to the chest and died instantly.

The incident is Peoria's first fatal shooting of 2026.

In the resumption of a regular interview series, Peoria Mayor Rita Ali discusses the desire to see more activity return to downtown, as well as ongoing efforts aimed at business development, crime reduction and addressing the city’s housing needs.

A suspect has been arrested for first-degree murder in connection with a fatal stabbing last week in Peoria’s West Bluff neighborhood.

A 35-year-old man is dead following a stabbing Thursday night in Peoria’s West Bluff neighborhood.

Two key leadership positions at the Peoria Housing Authority are changing, amid the discovery of financial irregularities involving the authority’s funds.

Peoria Police said an early morning traffic pursuit Tuesday involved individuals in a stolen vehicle who had been attempting to run over students in the parking lots at both Richwoods and Peoria high schools.