Galesburg shooting leaves one dead

Galesburg Police are investigating a shooting that occurred this morning, Friday, June 7, leaving one person dead and one injured.

At approximately 11:12 a.m., the Galesburg Police Department responded to the 900 block of E. South Street in reference to shots fired. Upon arrival, a gunshot victim was found inside the residence located at 949 E. South Street. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene with an apparent gunshot wound, police said Friday.

Minutes later, Galesburg police learned that a second shooting victim had been transported to OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg by an unknown person. The second shooting victim was then transported to OSF St. Francis for treatment, a department statement said Friday.

This investigation is ongoing and, at this time, the names of the victims are not being released. This appears to be an isolated incident and there is no identifiable threat to the general public.

Anyone with information should contact the Galesburg Police Department at 309-343-9151 or Galesburg Area Crime Stoppers at 309-344-0044. Tips can also be left using the P3 mobile app or by clicking submit tip on the Galesburg Police Department Facebook page.

The Galesburg Police Department was assisted by the Knox County Sheriff's Department and the Illinois State Police Crime Scene Unit.