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67-year-old man's body found in Cedar Fork in Galesburg

The body of a 67-year-old man was found in Galesburg Sunday morning, October 11.
Credit: MGN

GALESBURG, Ill. — The body of a 67-year-old man was found in Galesburg Sunday morning, October 11.

According to the Galesburg Police Department, officers found William D. Avery lying in the water in Cedar Fork, a creek near the Bickerdyke Bridge. 

Avery's family has been notified. Police said an investigation has begun; the Illinois State Police Department is assisting.

On Monday, News 8 contacted the Galesburg Police Department, but there were no new details on the case. 

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