Treek Booker-Lawson, a 23-year-old African American woman from Peoria, Illinois, tragically lost her life on November 6, 2020. She was discovered deceased in the driver's seat of a vehicle located in the 600 block of West Corrington Avenue in Peoria. The initial discovery was made by Peoria police at around 7 a.m. on that day. Upon arrival, officers found a significant amount of blood inside the car, and an autopsy later confirmed that Treek had suffered multiple gunshot wounds.
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investigation into Treek Booker-Lawson's death led to the arrest of 18-year-old Tashon A. Stewart. Detectives were able to connect Stewart to the crime through various pieces of evidence, including text messages, fingerprints, and the possession of the alleged murder weapon. Stewart was subsequently charged with first-degree murder. His bond was set at $1 million, reflecting the severity of the charges against him.
The case against Tashon Stewart has been a significant focus for the Peoria police and the local community. The arrest and subsequent legal proceedings have brought some measure of progress in seeking justice for Treek Booker-Lawson. The community continues to mourn the loss of a young woman whose life was cut short by this senseless act of violence.
