PEORIA — A pair of motorists in South Peoria witnessed an argument escalate to gunplay in broad daylight Tuesday, then were rudely rebuffed when they tried to help the man who had been the target of gunfire.

One of the witnesses told police two cars pulled up to the stoplight at Western Avenue and Starr Street about 11:05 a.m., one behind the other. The driver of the rear vehicle emerged, yelling profanities at the driver of the first vehicle. That driver also exited his sedan, but then leaned back in and pulled out a handgun.

The driver who began yelling dove to the ground just as the other driver fired a single round in his direction. The targeted man ran into an alley, and the gunman got back in his car and fled.

As the targeted man returned to his vehicle, the witness called out to ask if he was hurt. The man retorted: "(Expletive) you! Mind your own business!"

The second driver also fled. According to a report on the incident, police were not able to immediately identify either car or driver.