UPDATE: 4:16 p.m.
PEORIA, Ill. — We’ve confirmed with Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood that two people found dead inside a central Peoria home Thursday afternoon both sustained gunshot wounds.
Of course, a precise cause of death will be determined in an autopsy, which is currently scheduled for Friday.
Harwood confirmed details in the deaths uncovered inside a home in the 500 block of West Lawndale Ave, saying the bodies belonged to a man and woman, although it’s still not clear how they might have known each other.
Police say officers first responded to the scene at 12:41 p.m. Thursday.
This is a developing story and we will bring you the latest as we learn more.
ORIGINAL STORY:
PEORIA, Ill. –Reports are confirmed of a death investigation ongoing in Peoria right now.
This is at a home along West Lawndale Avenue just off North Sheridan Road and North North Street, where sources indicate two people have been found dead inside a basement.
Police have been on scene through much of the early afternoon period.
This is a developing story and we will bring you the latest as we learn more.
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