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Galesburg woman charged with murder after Saturday morning stabbing

The victim later died in the hospital.
Credit: Knox County Sheriff's Department

GALESBURG, Ill. — A Galesburg woman has been charged with murder after investigators say she stabbed another.

Law enforcement responded to the scene in the 300 block of Maple Avenue at around 2 a.m. 

Investigators say that 28-year-old Shamere Kimble stabbed another woman, Shamyra Barber at her home. 

Barber was rushed to the hospital, but later succumbed to her injuries. 

Kimble is charged with Murder and Aggravated Battery.

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