Deshawnteris Lyrell Terrell Edwards, age 12

Lost to gun violence on July 21, 2021 in Peoria, Illinois.

Photo sources:

• CIProud.com: “I miss his presence, I’d trade the world for him,” Godparents remembering Peoria pre-teen who was shot, killed
• gofundme.com: Help the costs of Deshawnteris Edwards funeral, organized by Tori Ware
• Contributed photo
• Peoria Journal Star: Peoria boy killed in shooting loved video games and scrambled eggs, godparents say

News sources:

• Dignity Memorial: Deshawnteris Edwards Obituary - Peoria, IL
• CIProud.com: Juvenile victim of Wednesday morning homicide in Peoria identified
• CIProud.com: 2 Arrests made in Wednesday’s death investigation
• CIProud.com: Peoria police investigating death of juvenile near West Seibold Wednesday
• Gun Violence Archive

Other nearby fatal shootings:

• Peoria, IL - March 23, 2024
• Peoria, IL - January 15, 2024
• Peoria, IL - January 4, 2024
• Peoria, IL - November 25, 2023
• Peoria, IL - November 18, 2023