RELEASED BY: Captain Lisa Snow
DATE: April 11, 2013
SUBJECT: Facebook Postings

The Peoria Police Department was notified of Facebook postings which alleged that gang members from Chicago were en route to Peoria to retaliate against gang members believed to be responsible for the most recent homicides. The Peoria Police Department has tracked these Facebook postings to the source. The rumors are completely unsubstantiated and were the result of embellishment on the part of a juvenile.