Shots Fired at Family Cookout in Peoria's Glen Oak Park, Suspects Flee
A family was shot at during a Memorial Day cookout at Glen Oak Park in Peoria. No one was injured. Suspects fled the scene and remain at large.
A Memorial Day evening cookout at Glen Oak Park in Peoria turned into a nightmare when a group of unknown suspects opened fire on a family gathered in a pavilion.
Peoria Police responded to the scene just before 6:15 p.m. on Monday. Officers found the family shaken but unharmed. The suspects fled the area before law enforcement arrived.
No injuries, investigation underway
"No one was injured, and an unknown number of suspects ran from the scene," a Peoria Police spokesperson said.
Police have not released the number of shots fired. The department has not identified any suspects. Authorities declined to share additional details while the investigation remains active.
A park in the East Bluff
Glen Oak Park sits in Peoria's East Bluff neighborhood. The park is a popular gathering spot for families and community events, especially on holidays.
The shooting interrupted what was supposed to be a routine Memorial Day celebration. The family was inside a pavilion when the gunfire erupted.
What we know
- When: Monday, May 25, just before 6:15 p.m.
- Where: Glen Oak Park pavilion, East Bluff, Peoria
- Victims: A family attending a cookout
- Injuries: None reported
- Suspects: Unknown number, fled the scene
- Status: Under investigation by Peoria Police
Community reaction
The shooting comes as Peoria residents have been raising concerns about safety in local parks. City officials have faced pressure to address youth violence patterns in the area.
Peoria Police have not said whether the shooting appears connected to any other recent incidents in the city.
Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact Peoria Police.