On Saturday, August 17, 2024, at approximately 8:30 p.m., the Galesburg Police Department responded to a shooting incident at 1435 Moshier Avenue in Galesburg, Illinois. Upon entering the residence, officers found Heath D. Williams, Sr., a 47-year-old man, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The officers immediately provided life-saving measures in an attempt to stabilize Williams before he was transported to OSF St. Mary Medical Center Emergency Room for further treatment.
Despite the efforts of the medical team, Heath D. Williams, Sr. succumbed to his injuries and died at the hospital around 11:30 p.m. on the same day.
The Galesburg Police Department is currently investigating this incident with the assistance of the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, Illinois State Police, and the Knox County State’s Attorney’s Office. As of the current date, there is no information available on any suspects or arrests related to this case. The police are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact the Galesburg Police Department at (309) 343-9151.
