On June 3, 2018, at approximately 2:20 a.m., Peoria police responded to a shooting at 245 Green Street in the Taft Homes area. Upon arrival, officers discovered 22-year-old Malik Everett, an African American male, suffering from a gunshot wound. He was found less than a block away from the initial scene, on Northeast Washington Street.
Following the incident, Everett was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Despite medical efforts, he succumbed to his injuries on June 6, 2018. His death marked Peoria's eighth homicide of the year.
In the days following Everett's death, Peoria police continued their investigation into the shooting. On June 7, 2018, at approximately 3:45 a.m., officers responded to a fight in the 600 block of West Willcox Avenue. Details regarding any arrests or identification of suspects related to Everett's case have not been publicly disclosed.
Malik Christopher Everett was born in 1996 and resided in Peoria, Illinois. His passing was noted in local obituaries, and funeral services were handled by Simons Mortuary.
As of now, there is no publicly available information regarding arrests or identified suspects in connection with the shooting death of 22-year-old African American male, Malik Everett. The case remains under investigation by the Peoria Police Department.
