Shooting at WESTERN AVE AND HOWETT ST on 10/05/2026 12:00 AM
Type: Shooting
Date: 10/05/2026 12:00 AM
Description: A woman was shot while driving in South Peoria and crashed her SUV into the Da Catch business attached to City Market at Western and Howett shortly before 1:30 p.m.; she suffered at least one gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at a local hospital late Monday night. Police identified a crime scene nearby in the 1900 block of West Antoinette Street. No suspect information available.
Address: WESTERN AVE AND HOWETT ST, Peoria, IL
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Name
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18Est. Current Age
51Last Seen
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