Christopher Terrell Harness Sr., a 46-year-old African American man from Peoria, Illinois, tragically lost his life on October 24, 2022. Born on December 9, 1975, Christopher was known for his dedication to his family and his passion for cars, particularly old school Chevys. He worked as a welder at Caterpillar Inc. and was described as a loyal, loving, and non-confrontational person who cherished his children and grandchildren.
On the evening of October 24, 2022, Christopher was fatally shot on Peoria's south side. The Peoria County coroner reported that he suffered a gunshot wound to his upper body and died instantly. The incident occurred around 7:40 p.m. in the 200 block of South Saratoga Street, with Christopher's body being discovered a few blocks away in the 700 block of West Johnson Street. This tragic event marked the 22nd homicide in Peoria for the year 2022.
As of now, the investigation into Christopher's death is ongoing. Peoria Police have not released any information regarding suspects or arrests related to the case. Authorities have urged anyone with information to contact Peoria Police, tip411, or Crime Stoppers. The community continues to seek justice for Christopher Terrell Harness Sr., hoping that the perpetrator will be brought to justice and that his family will find some measure of peace.
