Rising Gun Violence Claims Teenager's Life in Peoria

A teenage boy has died after being shot in Central Peoria, becoming the city's 20th homicide victim this year. The police were called to the scene and found the juvenile with apparent gunshot wounds. He was rushed to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. The authorities have not released the teen's name or manner of death, and no suspect information is available at this time. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Peoria Police.