Eric D. Bailey II, a 27-year-old African American male from Peoria, Illinois, tragically lost his life on June 2, 2021. He was found dead alongside his younger brother, Zamion Bailey, aged 22, in a parked vehicle on Arrowhead Lane near Idaho Street in Peoria. Both brothers had suffered multiple gunshot wounds and were pronounced dead at the scene. The Peoria County Coroner, Jamie Harwood, confirmed that the gunshot wounds were the cause of their immediate deaths.
The incident is being investigated as a double homicide. Despite the efforts of the Peoria Police Department, no suspects have been identified, and the motive behind the shooting remains unclear. The police have urged anyone with information or relevant camera footage to come forward to assist in the investigation. This tragic event marked the 10th and 11th homicides in Peoria for the year 2021.
As of now, there have been no arrests or significant developments in the case. The investigation is ongoing, and the community remains hopeful for justice for Eric D. Bailey II and his brother Zamion. The lack of suspects and clear motive has left the family and community in a state of grief and uncertainty, highlighting the broader issue of gun violence in the area.
