Peoria man identified as victim of stabbing in Peoria

Denarius Barnett, 37, has been identified as the man stabbed to death Tuesday night in Peoria.

Denarius' brother Jeremy Barnett, 31, of Peoria was arrested by Peoria police and charged with first-degree murder in connection with the stabbing.

Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood said Denarius Barnett suffered a single stab wound to the chest and "suffered detrimental internal trauma and bleeding." Harwood added he likely died seconds after the incident.

Police responded to the 1000 block of West Virginia Avenue around 9:55 p.m. Tuesday night, where Denarius Barnett was located with a stab wound to the chest.

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