Kommodor Tarver, a 45-year-old African American man, was killed on the night of December 18, 2018, in Peoria, Illinois. Police responded to ShotSpotter alerts near the 2600 block of N. Bootz and the 300 block of West Corrington shortly after 11 p.m. and found Tarver down in the 2600 block of N. Hanssler Ct. He was pronounced dead at the scene. An autopsy reported three gunshot wounds — two to the head and one to the abdomen — consistent with a violent, targeted attack.

The Peoria Police Department had no immediate suspects at the time and was asking the public for information. No arrests or major leads had been reported in the media. The shooting left Tarver’s community shocked and grieving; the investigation remained open and ongoing.

If anyone has information about Kommodor Tarver, his movements that night, or the area around N. Hanssler Ct., please contact the Peoria Police Department.