Charges Filed in Bradley University Dorm Shooting

October 21, 2025, Peoria, IL - Yesterday, Edward A. Traywick Jr., 19, was charged with Aggravated Unlawful Possession of a Weapon and Reckless Discharge of a Firearm in connection with a shooting that occurred over the weekend in a dorm room on the campus of Bradley University. During his detention hearing today, the State's Petition to Detain was denied, and Traywick was released, citing his lack of criminal history and being gainfully employed. He was released with conditions, including GPS electronic monitoring, and not to possess any dangerous weapons.

On Sunday, October 19, 2025, around 2:15 a.m., officers responded to a shooting at a dorm in the 900 block of N. Duryea Place. An 18-year-old female victim had already been transported to a local hospital by private vehicle with a gunshot wound to the abdomen. Officers stopped that vehicle while it was en route and found Traywick, the victim, and others inside. During the stop, Traywick was found to be carrying a backpack, which contained a loaded handgun.

Officers interviewed the victim on Monday, October 20, and she stated the shooting was accidental and identified Traywick as the shooter.

This investigation is ongoing. If you have information regarding this incident, please contact the Peoria Police Department at 309-673-4521.

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