On Saturday, August 17, 2024, at about 8:30 p.m., Galesburg police responded to a shooting at 1435 Moshier Avenue and found 47-year-old Heath D. Williams, Sr. suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Officers provided life-saving measures and Williams was taken to OSF St. Mary Medical Center, where he died around 11:30 p.m.

The Galesburg Police Department is investigating with assistance from the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, Illinois State Police, and the Knox County State’s Attorney’s Office. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Galesburg Police Department at (309) 343-9151.

If anyone knew Heath or has information about the shooting, please come forward to investigators.