PEORIA, Ill. – One man was arrested on numerous weapons charges after allegedly shooting two people at a South Peoria birthday party…and being shot himself.

Peoria Police responded Friday just after 10:30 P.M. to the area of Lincoln and Matthew regarding a shooting victim.

Police say a 21-year-old male suffered a gunshot wound to the abdomen and a 60-year-old male suffered a gunshot wound to the leg, with both injuries considered non-life-threatening.

Witnesses testified that the suspect, later identified as 53-year-old Lonnie Payno, allegedly engaged in a physical altercation with a female party goer. A struggle with shots fired ensued with Payno reportedly leaving in a Jeep

Police say the Jeep was later stopped in the area of McClure and Elmwood, with a firearm allegedly recovered.

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