Shooting at 1400 BLOCK OF SW JEFFERSON STREET on 08/22/2026 12:00 AM
Type: Shooting
Date: 08/22/2026 12:00 AM
Description: Officers heard shots fired near 1400 block of SW Jefferson Street. ShotSpotter alert indicated 20 rounds fired. Adult male victim found with multiple gunshot wounds; pronounced deceased at hospital. Suspect vehicle fled striking and killing adult male pedestrian. Additional victim arrived at hospital with non-life-threatening gunshot wound to leg. Karon Hopkins (20) arrested 08/27/2026 for First-Degree Murder and Possession of Weapon by Felon.
Address: 1400 BLOCK OF SW JEFFERSON STREET, Peoria, IL
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