UPDATE: Bond set for man arrested in connection with Peoria’s 10th homicide of 2022
UPDATE 2:26 P.M. - Bond has been set for Rev Blakes, arrested in connection with Peoria’s latest homicide.
Judge Albert Purham set a $2 million bond for Blakes, who admitted to shooting Michael Davis, Jr., 32, of the 1000 block of West McClure.
According to a probable cause statement revealed in open court, witnesses saw Blake go over to Davis, arguing with him and then shooting him multiple times.
Police found a silver pistol in a creek near the path Blakes took while running away.
Witnesses say they’ve seen Blakes with a silver pistol.
Witnesses also said Blakes was upset with Davis because he thought Davis stole money or cannabis from him.
Blakes admitted to shooting Davis, claiming self-defense. The argument stemmed from Blakes claiming Davis stole $140 from him.
Judge Purham explained to Blakes he had previous a previous DUI charge. with Rev telling Judge Perham he should get rid of that charge because he’s, “already going away for the rest of his life for this.”
His next court appearance is 1:30 p.m. on July 28.
PEORIA (25 News Now) - The man wanted in connection with the city’s 10th homicide has been arrested.
Peoria Police say Rev I. Blakes, 41, was arrested in the 2300 block of North Knoxville Avenue Thursday.
He was transported to the police department and subsequently arrested for first-degree murder and unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon.
The shooting happened Tuesday at around 4:11 p.m. in the 1000 block of West McClure Avenue.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective Robert Allen at (309) 494-8367, Tip411 (anonymously), or Crime Stoppers (anonymously) at (309) 673- 9000
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