– Men charged in connection with attempted robbery on Facebook Marketplace
– Two individuals facing charges in relation to attempted robbery on Facebook Marketplace.

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Two Men Charged in Connection with Facebook Marketplace Armed Robbery Resulting in Robber’s death

The Peoria County State’s Attorney has officially charged two men in connection with an armed robbery on Facebook Marketplace that ended in the death of one of the robbers.

Charges Filed Against Williams and Branscumb

Sontarrius Williams, 27, and Jalyn Branscumb, 18, have both been charged with armed robbery, according to the State’s Attorney. This comes after an incident on Facebook Marketplace took a violent turn.

Williams to Remain in Custody

Williams, one of the accused, has been ordered to remain in custody until his trial. A petition to keep him detained was granted, ensuring he will stay at the Peoria County Jail throughout the legal proceedings.

Detention Hearing for Branscumb

Branscumb, the other individual involved, is scheduled to have a detention hearing on Monday. The court will determine whether he will also be held in custody during the trial.

No Charges Against Purchaser

The State’s Attorney has stated that the purchaser, who was acting in self-defense and possessed a legally owned firearm, will not face any charges. This individual was able to defend themselves during the armed robbery, resulting in the death of one of the assailants.

Background of the Incident

It was revealed last week that the shooting occurred during an attempted robbery related to a vehicle transaction on Facebook Marketplace. Peoria Police Spokeswoman Semone Roth provided further details about the incident.

Roth explained that two individuals had come to Peoria to meet someone regarding a vehicle transaction arranged through Facebook Marketplace. Upon arrival, they were directed to an alley to inspect the alleged vehicle.

However, once in the alley, they were confronted by several armed suspects who attempted to rob them. A struggle ensued, and both the assailants and the victims exchanged gunfire.

Robber Pronounced Dead at the Scene

During the struggle, one of the robbers was hit by gunfire and pronounced dead at the scene. The deceased has been identified as an 18-year-old man from Bloomington.

Ongoing Investigation

The investigation into this incident is still ongoing, and the Peoria Police are urging anyone with information to come forward. If you have any details that could assist in the case, please contact the Peoria Police at 309-673-4521.

In conclusion, the Peoria County State’s Attorney has charged two men in connection with an armed robbery on Facebook Marketplace that resulted in the death of one of the robbers. The purchaser involved in the incident will not face charges as they acted in self-defense. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Peoria Police.

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