GALESBURG, Ill —
Update - September 3
The deceased, a second victim, and the alleged assailant have all been identified by the Galesburg Police Department.
The first victim, identified as 28-year-old Lindale, Texas native Gregory Acosta, was pronounced dead just before 5 a.m. on Thursday, September 3. The autopsy determined that he had suffered severe hemorrhaging due to stab wounds to the chest.
GPD also identified a second victim, 33-year old Perry, Missouri native Aaron Kropf, who was stabbed in the leg. He was rushed to the hospital and later released.
Police identified the suspect to be 25-year-old Julio Flores, from Mcallen, Texas. Flores was arrested and charged with 2 counts of Aggravated Battery with a weapon and one count of Homicide.
Flores is awaiting his court appearance in the Knox County Jail.
Original story
One person died after being stabbed in a parking lot in Galesburg, according to the police department.
Police said the stabbing happened in the parking lot at 2285 East Main Street in the early morning of Wednesday, September 2. The victim was being treated at a local hospital before being transferred to Peoria. That's where the person was declared dead.
Someone has been taken into custody in connection, police said.
Names have not yet been released in this case.
If you have any information on the stabbing, call Galesburg Police at 309-343-9151. You can also text tips to Galesburg Crime Stoppers at 274637, text keyword "Galesburg" along with your tip.