Zakee Amir Shelton, 21, was shot and killed outside the Natura Villas Apartments at 10847 W. Olive Avenue in Peoria in the early morning hours of March 7, 2023. Officers were called to multiple reports of gunfire at about 2:02 a.m. and found Shelton on the ground outside one of the apartments with an apparent gunshot wound. Emergency personnel attempted life‑saving measures but Shelton was pronounced dead at the scene.

Peoria detectives have classified the incident as a homicide and describe it as an isolated event with no ongoing threat to the community. Investigators say the suspect fled before officers arrived; he is described as a younger Black male with a thin build, wearing dark clothing, and is considered armed and dangerous. No arrests have been announced; anyone with information is asked to contact the Peoria Police Department or Silent Witness.

If anyone knew Zakee or has information about what happened that night, please share what you can with investigators.