Peoria man shot to death

Police found him lying in car

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Brandon Grant, 23, was found lying in a car in front of this Peoria apartment at 1819 North Lehman Road Saturday morning. Grant was shot in the abdomen and later died.

By WEEK Producer

Story Published: Nov 21, 2009 at 1:32 PM CST

Story Updated: Nov 21, 2009 at 6:32 PM CST

Peoria Police are investigating the city's 13th homicide of the year.
Police say the fatal shooting happened just before 7 AM Saturday.

The Peoria County Coroner says 23 year-old Brandon Grant died from a single gunshot to the abdomen. His autopsy was conducted Saturday afternoon.

Grant was found lying in the back seat of a vehicle at 1819 North Lehman Road at about 6:45. He was taken to OSF St. Francis Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at 7:30.

What police don't know is whether he was shot in the car or transported there after being shot at another location.

Police say they have identified a suspect in connection with the shooting but have not yet located him.

If you have any information, you're urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 673-9000.

Monday, Nov 23 at 8:52 PM week please wrote ...

whoi people need fired they suck they were your competition a year ago..sh.t can them

Monday, Nov 23 at 8:19 PM Drew wrote ...

Brandon was a cool guy, always said hi first and pleasant to talk to. God Bless Brandon's Family.

Monday, Nov 23 at 8:10 PM pekin wrote ...

i think that you are all dumb. crime has been around since man stepped on this earth it will never go away so there is no hope of changing this unless YOU act. Keep your kids on the right path and worry about yourself.

Monday, Nov 23 at 7:00 PM crime wrote ...

our whole tri county area is affected by senseless crimes

Monday, Nov 23 at 2:33 PM no name needed wrote ...

why was he out before 7 a.m. what was going on? Sometimes I think people need to protect themselves and stay clear of trouble

Monday, Nov 23 at 12:33 PM WE are animals wrote ...

why do black people kill each other at the drop of a dime, I'm black and some of us have become animals,

Monday, Nov 23 at 11:35 AM Courtney wrote ...

Brandon, was such a nice and quiet person. I can't think of any reason anybody would want to hurt him. I went to school with him from Sterling to Peoria High and he barely talked. My prayers go out to his family and friends during this hard time and especially his children.

Monday, Nov 23 at 10:19 AM Dennis in Peoria wrote ...

1) Maybe it's time that WEEK follow PJS's policy of not allowing comments on tragic stories like this. 2) My bet is that the same people that complain about the way that African-Americans live are the same ones that would not volunteer at a program that keeps young black youth on the positive path. Mentoring a young person one day a week for even 1 hour will pay off in the long run.

Sunday, Nov 22 at 11:06 PM Human being wrote ...

The fact is a life has ended in tragic and violent way that no one would wish for one they love. The people leaving racist comments could just go about their business and ignore this story. It takes more energy to leave a racist, negative comment than to just keep clicking your mouse to the next web site. I feel sadness for those of you with hatred in your heart. You are your own worst enemy. Stop spreading hatred. Be part of the solution and not the problem. There is no truth in ingnorance!

Sunday, Nov 22 at 9:29 PM xclusive wrote ...

we need to get together nd try to find a solution to all these problems,nd nt just talk bad about ppl

Sunday, Nov 22 at 6:38 PM jesus attention whrs wrote ...

You have the father of your kids dead & you have nothing better to do than surf this page. Pathetic.

Sunday, Nov 22 at 5:19 PM HIs baby mama wrote ...

I have 3 kids with him! It wasnt gang related or anything.. Just stupidty.. My kids and i as well as the family are going through a difficult time. Please be considerate! Any prblems email me! mz_wood87@yahoo.com

Sunday, Nov 22 at 5:17 PM to pekin wrote ...

I agree.

Sunday, Nov 22 at 4:57 PM Praying wrote ...

I'm so sorry for the sensless loss to this family! My thoughts and prayers go out to all who knew and loved this young man. It's so sad how many awful racist comments were written in this forum. I love living in Peoria, I'm Caucasian (not that it should matter), and my child is getting an excellent education right here in District 150. I love the diversity of this city. I also think the police are doing there best. Demise Jackson is not racist! She's a fine reporter. God Bless the family!

Sunday, Nov 22 at 3:03 PM Bruno wrote ...

Too bad he did not have a carry concealed permit----Oh, I forgot, we live in Illinois.

Sunday, Nov 22 at 2:33 PM Dennis in Peoria wrote ...

1st, my prayers to the family of 'Shaun'. My beef is those posters that DIDN'T know him personally, automatically stereotyped who he was and how he died. Thanks to those close family members who posted, and knew Shaun as someone who was leading a straight life. Not every murder is drug related or gang related. Also, to "hmmm", Denise Jackson does not say racist things on the air. She delivers news, not commentary..and if she did, she wouldn't be there anymore.

Sunday, Nov 22 at 12:04 PM To the family members on here wrote ...

Have you nothing better to do than be on here? You could be grieving than spending 24-7 on here watching this forum. Talk about priorities all wrong but what can you expect from a step n fetch it.

Sunday, Nov 22 at 12:02 PM hmmm wrote ...

wanna know why the police wont do their jobs.....BECAUSE THEY WILL BE ARRESTED!!! you people either want the police to do their jobs...or you dont...dont vote for lyons if you dont like how things are..its his fault criminals are on the street!!

Sunday, Nov 22 at 9:46 AM cookie wrote ...

Its ashame after all this Americans still think on race. I see much of nothing has changed. regardless of his color this young has be taken away from his family plus there is now 3 little children without a father. My prayers are with the family and the city. Just because someone is killed does not mean drugs. I lost my nephew this year he was the first to go and it was not drugs everyone doesnt do them. I feel when you catch who is doing the killings send them to Iraq.

Sunday, Nov 22 at 9:23 AM Chris wrote ...

Show a little respect for the man and his family. I knew him personally and he wasnt involved in gangs or drugs. He was a hard working man that was employed by Caterpillar and he loved his children and family very much. We'll always miss you and love you Brandon..RIP

Saturday, Nov 21 at 11:53 PM sorry to the fam but don't deny this wrote ...

think about the percentages and what needs to change. the fact is there are too many poverty stricken youths and you put a gun in their hand and they will kill, rob, whatever for $5. Pekin, Bloomington/Normal, other cities don't have this problem. Blacks - My advice is quit having 10 kids you cannot support and raise without getting everything like housing, food stamps, etc for FREE.

Saturday, Nov 21 at 11:50 PM the police wrote ...

they suck here period. i gave them information on a big drug dealer and guess what. he is still sellin drugs today and making his money. Cmon PTOWN police. DO SOMETHING. You are cowards!!!

Saturday, Nov 21 at 11:35 PM is it just me wrote ...

this is no place for sympathy for the family....go visit them...duh

Saturday, Nov 21 at 10:38 PM FLAAAM wrote ...

And thank you to those who are caring and sympathetic and realize there is way too much violence over nothing.

Saturday, Nov 21 at 10:34 PM FLAAAM wrote ...

To all you insensitive jerks out there, I am Brandon's cousin! Put yourself in our family's place. He was not a trouble-maker, just around the wrong people and was killed for it. I love you so much "Shaun" and I will miss you!

Saturday, Nov 21 at 9:37 PM I cant believe this immature wrote ...

Regardless of how this brandon died he is somebody son, brother and father!!! So leave your comment behind in respect to the family

Saturday, Nov 21 at 8:55 PM lol wrote ...

If there was a white person living in a poor neighborhood their called white trash. If their black just your typical run of the mill ngr.

Saturday, Nov 21 at 8:00 PM Hey stupid ngr lover wrote ...

its called freedom of speech. Oh my god,I got called a bad word i think ill cry somemore like the wimp that I am.

Saturday, Nov 21 at 7:38 PM anonymous wrote ...

i am not suprised. that development is low income and mostly sec 8. that area is nothing but a toilet.

Saturday, Nov 21 at 4:50 PM boots wrote ...

My prayers go out to the family of this young man.

Saturday, Nov 21 at 4:43 PM L wrote ...

SOME PEOPLE ARE JUST STUPID THIS HAS NOTHING 2DO WITH RACE IT'S SAD WHEN ANYONE IS KILLED NO MATTER WHAT THEIR RACE IS! MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO THAT YOUNG MAN'S FAMILY.

Saturday, Nov 21 at 4:26 PM gary wrote ...

i to worked with brandon he was a good guy he loved his mom and kids very much. we will miss you.RIP

Saturday, Nov 21 at 4:00 PM Jen wrote ...

Crime is a lot of ignorance. Read through the posts with the spelling and grammar. Products of Dist. 150.

Saturday, Nov 21 at 3:53 PM magots in peoria wrote ...

Wanna start a 50/50 raffle that the magic number hits 16 by years end with contributions going to South Side Mission? It's an achievable goal beyond anyone's control so why not make something possitive out of it?

Saturday, Nov 21 at 3:40 PM slim jones wrote ...

The issue of race becomes extremely difficult to overlook when at least 12 of 13 murders have been one particular minority.

Saturday, Nov 21 at 3:30 PM clara wrote ...

Ithink Peoria is getting worse every minute of the day with this gun volence

Saturday, Nov 21 at 3:29 PM jack wrote ...

the issues with gang related violence is wrong. some people dont understand why people are in gangs. they r mostly in gangs for drugs, and protetion. some r like families. this problem can e solved.

Saturday, Nov 21 at 3:26 PM I see, better than you idiot wrote ...

Blame it on the parents that do not teach or control their children. Anyone that blames it on race is just a simple idiot that wasn't taught anything good or even right by their racist closed minded parents.

Saturday, Nov 21 at 3:06 PM L J wrote ...

This is just crazy. I agree its not safe here anymore !

Saturday, Nov 21 at 2:41 PM Jon wrote ...

Where the gun nuts? If he had the right to carry he'd be alives nows

Saturday, Nov 21 at 2:39 PM wow murda murda bang bang wrote ...

gotta luv the thug life in peoria! no jobs = higher crime rates. The crime was bad even before the nasty economy but now it is far worse. Strap your boots tight. Its going to be worse people.

Saturday, Nov 21 at 2:21 PM zarlino wrote ...

Welcome to little Detroit! Surprise, surprise! Another African American. Isn't this 13 for 13 now?

Saturday, Nov 21 at 2:08 PM NCF wrote ...

Drug related or just another poor AA shot at random.I wonder if he had a police record so we can feel sorry for him.Imagine that!End justifys the means.

Saturday, Nov 21 at 1:59 PM Shayln wrote ...

Man that is so sad but we have got to do something about all this violence I do not feel safe anymore anywhere!

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