On June 7, 2024, officers from the Galesburg Police Department responded to reports of gunfire in the 900 block of East South Street and found 18-year-old Cam’ron Glass of Galesburg inside a residence at 949 E. South Street. Glass was pronounced dead at the scene from a gunshot wound to the neck, an autopsy confirmed. A second person, 19-year-old Chase Houlden Jr., was also wounded in the incident and treated at area hospitals for gunshot-related injuries to his neck and chin.

Investigators tied the shooting to a dispute that began on social media. Authorities say a dark blue SUV driven by Houlden pulled up to the home and that Houlden and a passenger, 19-year-old Gabriel Moore, opened fire. Both Houlden and Moore were later arrested on Knox County murder warrants and face charges including murder, aggravated battery, and aggravated discharge of a firearm; both have pleaded not guilty and are in custody.

Cam’ron Glass was born in Kewanee and is survived by parents, grandparents, siblings and extended family; memorials are being handled through Watson Thomas Funeral Home. Does anyone have information about the events near East South Street on June 7?