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One dead, one detained following shooting in Peoria near 91st Ave and Beardsley Rd

Officials have identified the suspect and victim as cousins
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Peoria police have identified a suspect and a victim in a shooting on Thursday as cousins.

Just after 9 a.m. Thursday, officers responded to a home on Clara Lane, near 91st Avenue and Beardsley Road, for reports of a shooting.

When officers arrived, they located multiple occupants and detained one male after a "brief encounter."

During the investigation, detectives found one victim dead inside the home. The victim has been identified by police as 22-year-old Justice Parton.

The suspect, identified as a 23-year-old man, was arrested and is facing several charges, including murder.

Officials say the victim and suspect are cousins. Details of what led to the shooting remain under investigation.

Two other people inside the home were not injured.

Police say there is no ongoing threat to the public from this situation.