shooting incidents

Peoria has renewed the police department’s subscription to the ShotSpotter gunfire detection system for another three years. Police Chief Brad Dixon said the service has been very helpful in assisting officers in their response to shooting incidents.

The Peoria County Sheriff’s Office now has its own equipment to use updated technology for testing evidence in shooting investigations.

After Peoria police arrested a 15-year-old boy Friday afternoon for a shooting that targeted the Manual High School building, Police Chief Eric Echevarria sought to reassure the community that the department is actively taking steps to keep schools safe.

Peoria City Manager Patrick Urich says the city wants to do what it can to alleviate concerns about lighting and safety at public housing locations and other residential developments.

First District city council member Denise Jackson wants city leaders to help persuade the Peoria Housing Authority to improve security and upgrade lighting in an effort to combat criminal activity.

Peoria Police said two people were hospitalized for gunshot wounds following a high-speed chase early Saturday evening.

The Peoria chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense is asking people to wear orange this weekend and to support those affected by gun violence.

A rash of shootings on Chicago area expressways has authorities promising that they will keep an especially close eye on the roadways on the Memorial Day…