Crime
10-year-old Lamar Johnson II killed in Peoria shooting
The autopsy on the youth, 10-year-old Lamar T. Johnson, II, of the 400 block of S. Grand Ave, Springfield, IL, demonstrates that he suffered a gunshot wound of the chest and likely died within seconds following the shooting.
PEORIA, IL Sunday, September 29, 2024, at approximately 7:36 p.m. Peoria Police were dispatched to the 600 block of W. RB Garrett on a Shot Spotter alert of two rounds fired.
When officers arrived, they located a male juvenile (10 years old) down with an apparent gunshot wound.
The male was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
The identity of the victim and cause of death will be released by the Peoria County Coroner.
Members of the Peoria Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division (CID), Crime Scene Unit (CSU), and Patrol Unit responded to the scene and initiated an investigation.
There is currently no suspect information.
This incident is under investigation.
If you have any information regarding this incident or any violent crimes, please contact the Peoria Police Department at (309) 673-4521, tip411 (anonymously), or Crime Stoppers (anonymously) at (309) 673-9000.
Crime
25-year-old Davion Hammond killed in double shooting near 68th and Fond Du Lac
Police are actively searching for the suspect or suspects involved.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin – Milwaukee police are investigating a double shooting that occurred on Monday, October 9th, around 10:30 PM in the area of 68th and Fond Du Lac Avenue.
One of the victims, a 25-year-old man identified as Davion Hammond, was transported to a local hospital but tragically succumbed to his injuries.
The second victim, also a 25-year-old male, was taken to a hospital for treatment of serious injuries.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation, and police are actively searching for the suspect or suspects involved.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact the Milwaukee Police Department at (414) 935-7360.
To remain anonymous, individuals can provide tips to Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-Tips or utilize the P3 Tips online service.