Zaneta Shar'de Winters, a 35-year-old resident of Peoria, Illinois, lost her life to gun violence on August 11, 2024. She was shot in the back of the head and pronounced brain dead on the afternoon of August 12, 2024.
The incident occurred in the 3400 block of N. El Vista in Peoria, where police responded to a report of two people shot just after 8 pm on Sunday, August 11.
Upon arrival, officers found two women with gunshot wounds: Zaneta Winters, who was lying in the doorway of the home, and a neighbor who was in the front yard. The neighbor, who had attempted to help Zaneta, was also shot and was found lying on the ground. A witness reported seeing the suspect, identified as Stevie A. Linwood, standing over the neighbor and shooting her before walking away.
Stevie A. Linwood, 43, who was Zaneta Winters' boyfriend, was arrested nearby. He has been charged with First-Degree Murder for the death of Zaneta Winters and Attempted Murder for the shooting of the neighbor, who remains in the hospital in critical condition. The State has filed a Petition to Detain Linwood, with a hearing scheduled before a judge. The investigation is ongoing, and additional charges are expected as the case proceeds to the Grand Jury.
Zaneta Winters was remembered as a loving daughter, sister, niece, cousin, and mother, whose life journey ended on August 12, 2024, leaving a significant void in the hearts of her family and loved ones.
