Coroner identifies Peoria teen killed in shooting

Andy Kravetz, Journal Star
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Evidence markers dot the street on North Central Avenue between East Republic Street and East Frye Avenue as Peoria police officers work the scene of a shooting Saturday, July 16, 2022, in Peoria.
Evidence markers dot the street on North Central Avenue between East Republic Street and East Frye Avenue as Peoria police officers work the scene of a shooting Saturday, July 16, 2022, in Peoria.

PEORIA – The Peoria County coroner on Sunday identified a teenager who was killed in a daytime shooting.

Jahiem J. Welch, 18, of Peoria, was pronounced dead at 3:02 p.m. Saturday at OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center after being shot multiple times, Coroner Jamie Harwood said.

He said that autopsy results show Welch suffered multiple gunshot wounds throughout his body and died instantly. Welch's death was the city's 14th homicide of the year and the fourth this month.

Peoria police responded to the area near the intersection of Central and East Frye avenues at about 2:30 p.m. Saturday. Two others were also shot. Police said Saturday night that one man was listed in stable condition while a juvenile boy was listed in critical but stable condition.

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The matter remains under investigation, and police spokeswoman Semone Roth said no arrests have been made.

Anyone with information regarding this homicide can contact detectives at (309) 494-8397, Tip411 (anonymously), or Crime Stoppers at (309) 673-9000.

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