Jarvis Joiner, 25, was shot and killed in Peoria, Illinois, on September 24, 2022. The Peoria County Coroner identified Joiner as the city’s 19th homicide of the year; the coroner reported he suffered multiple gunshot wounds and died at the scene. Officers responding to shots fired located Joiner’s body in an alley behind a house on South Greenlawn Avenue, and he was pronounced dead shortly after 1:30 a.m.

The investigation remains open. As of the time of this report no arrests have been made and no suspects have been publicly identified. The Peoria Police Department is asking anyone with information to contact them or submit anonymous tips. Community leaders and a Safety Network initiative have voiced concern about rising violence in the city and are working on prevention efforts.

If anyone knew Jarvis Joiner or saw activity in the South Greenlawn Avenue area that night, please share information with the Peoria Police Department.