UPDATE 3:12 P.M.
Our news partner 25 News reports Chappell is jailed on $150,000 bond on charges of Home Invasion and Aggravated Battery.
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UPDATE 12:53 P.M.
Peoria Police have identified the suspect as Lamarcus T. Chappell, 30, of Peoria.
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PEORIA, Ill. — One person was injured and another was taken into custody after a brief standoff with Peoria Police Friday morning.
The incident happened at the Aspen Bluff apartment complex in the 2600 block of Lavalle Court.
Officers responded to reports of shots fired. When they arrived, gunshots were fired towards police, who did not return fire.
Peoria Public Information Officer Semone Roth said PPD was able to surround the apartment and establish communication with the suspect before he surrendered.
A female victim suffered several gunshot wounds and was taken to a hospital with serious injuries.
Five minors were inside the apartment at the time of the shooting. None of them were injured.
It’s unclear what started the incident that is believed to be a domestic incident.
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