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Richwoods Basketball Player Shot

By WEEK Reporter

Story Published: Apr 13, 2009 at 10:03 AM CST

Story Updated: Apr 13, 2009 at 9:24 PM CST

Peoria Police are investigating the Monday morning shooting of Richwoods basketball player Aaron Davis.

Police were called to this home at 26–0–5 West Richwoods Boulevard around 6–30 this morning.
The 18–year–old Davis had called police...saying he had been shot.
Police found Davis had been hit by gunfire several times.

"18 year old male, shot multiple times in the 26 hundred block of West Richwoods. He was transported to the hospital from the scene".

Davis was a top player on this year's Richwoods High School basketball team.
Police say he was unable to tell police who shot him.
Davis is, according to a relative, out of surgery and in stable condition at OSF St. Francis Medical Center.

Authorities are still investigating the shooting, anyone with information is asked to call Crimestoppers at 673–9000.

Sunday, Aug 23 at 3:11 AM Trey Owens wrote ...

AaRON Im So GlAd yOu mAdE It!!! CaNt WaIt To Be On Da CoUrT wIt ChU nExY yEaR bRuH!!! mUch LoVe Ma DuDe!!!

Friday, Apr 17 at 5:21 PM Lynksy wrote ...

The thing is, we need to pray for the family so much! Imagine what kind of fear you would feel knowing you are going back to a home where you or your son was shot! Pray for the family to be healed of the psychological scars, as well as the actual physical wounds. God bless this innocent family! I hear they are good people who had something bad happen to them. Have a heart! Drugs and crime are EVERYWHERE...actually worse in the wealthy areas in some cases due to naiivety! God bless them all!

Thursday, Apr 16 at 9:40 AM JL70 wrote ...

Aaron is an upstanding young man, student and son. His mother is very involved in his life and knows where he is and who he is with. If half the parents out there were as good at parenting as Danielle is we wouldn't have nearly the number of "thugs". He goes to RHS because he lived in district and moved AFTER he had attended for over a year...there is an exemption. It was an attempted robbery...all of the people who blame Aaron - you could be next...remember that.

Wednesday, Apr 15 at 10:19 PM TREVER wrote ...

LOOK THIS IS TOO MUCH IF IT IS A GANG, THESE GUYS NEED TO THINK ABOUT PEOPLES FAMILY AND FRIENDS B4 U START GOING INTO PEOPLE HOUSES AND SHOOTING AND TRYN TO TAKE ACTION, 1ST OF ALL WAT GIVES U THE RIGHT TO TRY AND TAKE SUM 1 ELSES LIFE? PEOPLE PEORIA IS GETTING BAD EVERY 1 ALMOST NEEDS TO HAVE A GUN TO FEEL SAFE AT HOME, SUX CANT EVEN SLEEP WITH OUT THINKING SUM1 WANTS TO RUN IN UR HOUSE!THIS NEEDS TO STOP, AND I ACTUALLY PLAY B-BALL WITH THE GUY HE IS VERY QUIET AND TO HIM SELF, LETS PRAY PPL!

Wednesday, Apr 15 at 9:37 PM really wrote ...

how can you say its where he lived? There are several nice homes and homeowners on that street. No one in the area invites this type of behavior into their neighborhood....would you? It happens out in the rural areas too

Wednesday, Apr 15 at 6:32 PM a friend wrote ...

i cant believe you people care about the district lots of kids are going to schools their nt suppose to..this is my friend and you guys on here are talking silly about him like you know him and he was raised well by his mom hes NOT a thug for those who think that he is or think that he was hanging out w/ gangs..the economy is bad and people are getting desperate as you can see..he was just in the wrong place at the wrong time...please keep the prayers going for him and his family

Wednesday, Apr 15 at 9:57 AM NYOB wrote ...

I feel very sorry for this young man, and we should all stop talking about him like hes an animal or something, I honestley do pray that he fully recovers! We should all remember that we should be the change that we want to see!

Wednesday, Apr 15 at 7:52 AM Anonymous? wrote ...

Hey Anonymous...get off the computer and get back to making my fries and burger. Loser.

Tuesday, Apr 14 at 10:29 PM Desi wrote ...

Reminder: It takes a village to raise and child. This community must join together to keep each other safe. Instead of labeling Aaron who was the victim of a senseless crime. Everyone needs to put there energy into keeping the neighborhoods safe in this community & remember that this type of crime could happen to anyone of our children. God Bless you all.

Tuesday, Apr 14 at 6:59 PM steve wrote ...

Fact of the matter is that the kid was shot, his actions before the shooting should not be scrutinized, nor who he "hangs" with,nor where he lives. The real truth is these kinda things happen, the reason they happend are obviously never really clear this early in an investigation. hopefully the boy lives, makes a full recovery, and is able to identify the shooter. The boy is a human being first and foremost, we all need to have some compassion, and reserve judgement.

Tuesday, Apr 14 at 6:40 PM peoriamom wrote ...

We need to pray that Aaron recovers fully!!! Anything else does not matter!!!

Tuesday, Apr 14 at 6:22 PM Anonymous wrote ...

this guy was probably habgin with gang members like a lot of these kids do. they say they are not in the Vicelords or No Love,gangster disciples, Black p stone, but they associate with them, this is what gets them shot. hangin to tight with mobsters of course you out of touch people have no clue who the Black P stones are?

Tuesday, Apr 14 at 6:13 PM bill wrote ...

WHY

Tuesday, Apr 14 at 5:47 PM Steph wrote ...

Dear JILL and WONDERING..... just because this young man lives off of Richwoods Blvd doesn't automatically mean he has to go to PHS. Richwoods High is the home of the International Baccalaurette Program. Children from all over the distict and I even think the area can test to get into this program. We live off of Gale and BOTH of my children went to RHS. You people to take a look at the "BIG PICTURE" here. One of our communities children was shot.He's a talented boy. I will be praying 4 him.

Tuesday, Apr 14 at 5:39 PM Steph wrote ...

Dear JILL and WONDERING..... just because this young man lives off of Richwoods Blvd doesn't automatically mean he has to go to PHS. Richwoods High is the home of the International Baccalaurette Program. Children from all over the distict and I even think the area can test to get into this program. We live off of Gale and BOTH of my children went to RHS. You people to take a look at the "BIG PICTURE" here. One of our communities children was shot.He's a talented boy. I will be praying 4 him.

Tuesday, Apr 14 at 1:56 PM Michelle wrote ...

To all the people who are saying blame it on the parents and talking about "thugs" get a life! This poor kid who happens to be a talented basketball player and a well-liked teen has been shot! Who cares where he lives! And dont anyone know how old the people were who shot him. All I know is that they are still out there roaming the streets so anything can happen next. This just proves that no matter where u live anything can happen! Aaron, you and your family r in my thoughts and prayers!

Tuesday, Apr 14 at 11:54 AM dont take it the wrong way wrote ...

i think many of you are taking the comments on this board the wrong way. the way i am reading it, the criticism of "the thug" that most of these people are referring to, is targeted at the shooter and NOT the victim.

Tuesday, Apr 14 at 11:08 AM New Idea wrote ...

I think everyone should be allowed to carry conceled nuclear weapons. That way when the button is pushed, there is no running away...

Tuesday, Apr 14 at 8:13 AM David S wrote ...

All I'm gonna say is people you really cant be serious right now!! A good young man was shot n all u can do is sit here and critize. 9 times out of 10 the ppl who are sitting giving their rude comments prolly have not a clue of what ur childern are up to. Aaorn is a good kid not some thug. I graduated RHS in 05 n to answer sum of u ppl, kids in Richwoods district are more corrupt than the kids coming from other schools. No time for pointing fingers its time to set examples. Love ya Aaron

Tuesday, Apr 14 at 7:57 AM T wrote ...

On situations like these, the comment section should be left off. No one needs to read or comment on these issues, it does no good for any and all involved. Please rethink having this comment section on tragedy's.

Tuesday, Apr 14 at 7:40 AM chad wrote ...

these message boards are nothing but a way for uninformed people make unhealty comments about this community. If ya want good news then get out there and make it

Tuesday, Apr 14 at 6:55 AM phil wrote ...

I hope that the young man recovers. but pure and simple when the person or persons are caught then you can have and idea of possibly WHY! I agree that the kids these days are not raised in the same manner as they were in the past. We need to pay attention to our own children and qho there freinds are. i'm not saying that this young man was in a gang but maybe he was a target because he would not join one. (FOOD FOR THOUGHT) This state does need the CCL passed before the (THUGS) KILL AGAIN

Tuesday, Apr 14 at 6:18 AM Bob wrote ...

Some one wrote why can't week report anything but bad news in peoria. Well thats all there is in peoria there getting just like chicago. And you can just bet these FINE upstanding people all had FOID cards and legally owned these guns. YA right there are more illegal guns out there then there are legal ones.

Tuesday, Apr 14 at 6:17 AM Just wondering wrote ...

Hey, I've got an idea! Why don't we scrap the museum idea and flodd the streets with Police officers. No one is safe anywhere in this city. My prayers are for this young man to recover fully and get back to school and the basketball court.

Tuesday, Apr 14 at 3:55 AM Sad story wrote ...

It's sad how many people jump to conclusions about something they don't know the entire story of. You hear someone was shot and start flying off the handle and making assumptions about this you ng boy. Tables would be turned if one of your family members or friends were in this position. Because a gun was involved people assume it was a thug. It very well could have been a home invasion. Until the facts are released nobody knows. Blame it on the parents??? You must not have children.

Tuesday, Apr 14 at 12:15 AM JABRIL wrote ...

wait till this summer its goona be shooting all over the southside and east bluff, lots of gun-play in the hood!!!! the city of peoria is clueless. parents are clueless,the community leaders are clueless and out of touch and the Church is lost in space!!!

Monday, Apr 13 at 8:32 PM Family friend wrote ...

You people sicken me. Aaron is a good kid. Good grades, excels in athletics, not in a gang. A good quiet kid and his family is devestated. So far this looks like a home invasion gone bad..

Monday, Apr 13 at 8:10 PM wondering #2 wrote ...

Seems like whenever something happens to a high school student who plays sports, that sport has to be mentioned!!! If you play on a team, does that make you different from the student who does not participate in a sport? A ENGLISH CLASS student has been shot???

Monday, Apr 13 at 8:05 PM wondering wrote ...

If he was shot at his home, how come he goes to Richwoods High School instead of Peoria High?

Monday, Apr 13 at 6:18 PM Bondsman wrote ...

If you are unarmed then you are a target for crime but that is just what the government wants.

Monday, Apr 13 at 6:11 PM whatever wrote ...

he was a thug or in gangs another innocent youg man

Monday, Apr 13 at 6:06 PM C. A. wrote ...

DOES WEEK EVER HAVE GOOD STORIES ABOUT THE CITY OF PEORIA. THE CITY IS NOT JUST IN THE SOUTH END! GIVE ME A BREAK.. NO, ACTUALLY GIVE US A BREAK. THIS CITY IS FAR FROM JUST BROKE DOG PEOPLE WITH NO EDUCATION.

Monday, Apr 13 at 5:43 PM Toni Williams wrote ...

ALL I AM HEARING IS TALK. WHAT IS THE COMMUNITY DOING TO HELP SOLVE THE GUN CONTROL PROBLEMS. WHEN DID ADULTS GIVE UP THERE POWER TO THE CHILDREN TODAY. TAKE IT BACK. WE ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR ACTIONS, BECAUSE WHEN THE YOUNGER CHILDREN GROW UP TO THERE AGE WHO IS GOING TO BE THERE EVERYDAY ROLE MODEL. ALL THIS WISHING FOR THINGS TO CHANGE AND NO ACTION IS NOT HELPING. SO NOW WHAT

Monday, Apr 13 at 5:16 PM Diveristy wrote ...

Soo Sadd... this is a Peoria Cultur..issue.. no punishment for crimes.. Wait till the schools close down... and see where these kids are then

Monday, Apr 13 at 5:14 PM matt wrote ...

can we all just stop talking about the district, sure he is not in district, but he was just shot for gods sake, pray for him and his family.

Monday, Apr 13 at 4:18 PM Castle wrote ...

THUGS

Monday, Apr 13 at 3:31 PM working for a change wrote ...

i agree, lets not refer to our gun carrying and neighborhood terrorizing youth as thugs anymore please. please refer to them now as a P*O*S. thank you.

Monday, Apr 13 at 3:27 PM highly favored wrote ...

My prayer goes out to this young man and his family. I also pray that the streets get safer.

Monday, Apr 13 at 3:00 PM hmmmm wrote ...

wow two in one day and a 13 year old robs a bank this needs a end put to it once and for all its a joke

Monday, Apr 13 at 2:55 PM hmmm wrote ...

just another one of many that will happen

Monday, Apr 13 at 2:52 PM CL wrote ...

I hope the young man makes a full recovery...I will be thinking of his family.

Monday, Apr 13 at 2:14 PM RLH1981 wrote ...

Why don't all of you shut your mouth?

Monday, Apr 13 at 2:05 PM Anton Spence wrote ...

It schocks me that soon as someone is shot the 1st thing out of some peoples mouth is they were a thug. NO where in the article does it say anything about the color of this person. I ask you what does a thug look like today?

Monday, Apr 13 at 12:53 PM Confused wrote ...

Where does it say in this article that this person was a thug? What difference does it make if the street is in Richwoods district? Heck, students at Richwoods are not saints and they do things also, so don't stereo type people, thugs are white people just as they are black, hispanic and any other race. There isn't just black people behind bars or awaiting trial for murder, robbery, sexual assualt etc. GET A CLUE PEOPLE. We bleed the same blood. RED!

Monday, Apr 13 at 12:52 PM matt wrote ...

take the guns from the criminals and then Ill give up mine.

Monday, Apr 13 at 12:42 PM well wrote ...

a young kid, my FRIEND, was shot and all you ignorant people care about is what district he lived in. YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME.

Monday, Apr 13 at 12:41 PM John Johnstone wrote ...

I blame it on the parents!!!! Raise your kids to be nice people, no thugs.

Monday, Apr 13 at 12:35 PM Josh wrote ...

to JILL- it doesnt matter what the "RICHWOODS DISTRICT" IS. There are a lot of kids in WEST PEORIA that go to Richwoods, which is WAY PAST Richwoods blvd.

Monday, Apr 13 at 11:58 AM Guns Fault?? wrote ...

Lynn, where in here does it say the gun used was registered? Licensed? or in any way legally owned? How can you blame it on gun control when you don't know if its illegally owned in the first place? Gun control wont stop violent crimes because there mostly committed with illegal guns anyway.

Monday, Apr 13 at 11:53 AM RHS2012 wrote ...

Jo Ann: The Incident At RHS Last Week Was A Simple Mis-Understanding; It Was A Marine Corps ROTC Member Who Had Her Drill Gun Walking To School For Practice and Someone Called It In.

Monday, Apr 13 at 11:18 AM JILL wrote ...

RICHWOODS BLVD IS NOT IN THE RICHWOODS HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT.

Monday, Apr 13 at 10:45 AM Jo Ann wrote ...

Could this be related to the individual that was found in Richwoods HS last week? Was the gunman looking for this victim there and unable to find him because of spring break, so they went to his house and shot him.

Monday, Apr 13 at 10:40 AM the marine wrote ...

If this state would pass right to carry then I bet the thugs would think twice before pulling something.

Monday, Apr 13 at 10:21 AM lynn wrote ...

this is all you hear about in the news anymore someone being shot the gun control is getting out of control makes you scared to go anywhere

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