Deandre M. Blocker, Sr., a 50-year-old resident of Peoria, Illinois, passed away on November 25, 2023, due to a fatal shooting. The incident occurred on Saturday night in the East Bluff area of Peoria. According to Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood, Blocker was identified as the victim on Monday following the incident.
The shooting took place in the 600 block of E. Frye, where Peoria Police officers responded to two ShotSpotter alerts around 9:45 p.m. These alerts indicated that four rounds had been fired. Upon arrival, officers found Blocker in a residence with multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene, with the autopsy later confirming that he likely died moments after the shooting.
Deandre M. Blocker, Sr. was born on September 8, 1973, in Peoria, Illinois, to parents Genell (Johnson) Jordan and Leonard Blocker. He was affectionately known as "Dre" by those who knew him. The community and his family are mourning his loss, and an investigation into the shooting is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding the incident is encouraged to contact the Peoria Police Department or report anonymously through Tip411 or Crime Stoppers.
As of the current date, there is no reported information on any suspects, arrests, or trials related to the death of Deandre M. Blocker, Sr. The case remains under investigation, and authorities are seeking any information that could aid in identifying and apprehending those responsible for his death.
