James Anthony Irby Jr. was 20 years old and a resident of Peoria, Illinois, when he died from gunshot injuries on September 25, 2023. He was born July 31, 2003. The brief accounts available say his death resulted from gun violence but do not provide details about where in Peoria the shooting occurred, who might have been involved, or what led to the incident.

No information about suspects, arrests, or investigative developments is included in the reports that note his passing. Memorial pages have been used by friends and family to share photos, memories and condolences as the community mourns.

If anyone has information about the shooting or knew James and can shed light on what happened, please come forward.