13 shot during large fight in Peoria

Sunday, July 19, 2020
PEORIA, Ill. (WLS) -- Thirteen people were shot when a large fight broke out in a crowd of nearly 200 people in Peoria early Sunday, police said.

The incident happened near Water Street and Hamilton Street at around 4:40 a.m., police said.
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A man who was shot in the neck and a woman who was shot in the back are both in serious condition.

Eleven other victims were also treated for gunshot wounds at local hospitals, police said.
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None of the injuries are considered life threatening, police said.

Police are investigating the incident, and anyone with information has been asked to contact Peoria police at (309) 673-4521 or CrimeStoppers anonymously at (309) 673-9000.
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