A 32-year-old woman was hospitalized with serious injuries after a shooting on Tuesday night in South Peoria, and she is now listed in stable condition.
Peoria police began receiving ShotSpotter alerts of gunfire at 7:19 p.m. Tuesday near the intersection of South Friedan and South Griswold streets.
About 20 rounds were fired within three minutes. Police say 16 rounds were recorded at 7:19 p.m. in the 2000 block of South Friedan, three rounds at 7:20 p.m. in the 2000 block of South Griswold, and one more round at 7:21 p.m. in the 2000 block of South Friedan.
Officers arriving at the scene found the woman lying on the ground in the 2000 block of South Friedan with a single gunshot wound. She was taken to a local hospital.
Patrol, crime scene and criminal investigations units all responded to the scene. Police have not made any suspect information available, and the case remains under investigation by Peoria police.
Anyone with information can call Peoria police at (309) 673-4521, submit an anonymous tip through Tip411, or contact Crime Stoppers at (309) 673-9000.
Source: Peoria Journal Star
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