UPDATE – PEORIA, Ill. – Charges have been filed against a man in custody following an officer-involved shooting in West Peoria Friday.
Peoria County State’s Attorney Jodi Hoos says Shavaun Leemon, 20, has been charged with two counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm for allegedly shooting at two Peoria County Sheriff’s deputies.
Deputies responded to the area of Park and Texas Roads around 6:15 p.m. regarding multiple incidents involving Leemon. Leemon was reportedly involved in a hit and run accident earlier in the day as well as a shooting.
Leemon was spotted in the area and deputies repeatedly told him to stop. Hoos said rather than comply, Leemon allegedly fired multiple shots at the deputies. At least nine shell casings were located. There were no injuries.
Authorities searched for Leemon until he was found at UnityPoint Health-Methodist around 9:40 p.m.
The incident continues to be investigated by Illinois State Police because the deputies returned fire.
Hoos said additional charges are expected to be filed against Leemon.
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WEST PEORIA, Ill. — A suspect is in custody after an officer-involved shooting Friday night in West Peoria.
Peoria County Sheriff Brian Asbell confirmed two deputies responded to the area of Park and Texas Roads around 6:15 p.m. on reports of a man possibly armed with a gun.
When the deputies arrived, the man opened fire on them.
“The deputies returned fire, but during the engagement, the suspect ran into a wooded area. At that time, a manhunt began to try to locate this individual,” Asbell said.
With the help of other local law enforcement, the suspect was found at UnityPoint Health-Methodist. He was taken into custody around 9:40 p.m., Asbell said.
The deputies were taken to a hospital for evaluation.
“The most important thing, neither deputy was struck. They’re physically okay, and everyone went home safe last time,” Asbell said.
Illinois State Police is handling an ongoing investigation.
