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Arrest warrant issued after fatal shooting in Galesburg on Sunday

An arrest warrant has been issued for 33-year-old Asheem Monte Afutu in connection with the case.

GALESBURG, Ill. — Police say a victim from a shooting in Galesburg on July 24 has died from his injuries.

The victim is identified as Gregory Delandiz Tucker, a 33-year-old male.

Galesburg Police responded to a shots fired call in the 2100 block of Grand Avenue shortly after 1:30 a.m. They determined a shooting had occurred in an empty lot between 2051 and 2085 Grand Avenue. 

Tucker was driven by private vehicle to OSF St. Mary's Hospital with an apparent gunshot wound. He was flown to OSF St. Francis in Peoria where he succumbed to his injuries.

After an investigation by Galesburg PD, along with the Illinois State Police Crime Scene Division and the Knox County State's Attorney, an arrest warrant has been issued for 33-year-old Asheem Monte Afutu. He is wanted on murder and aggravated discharge of a firearm.

Credit: Galesburg Police Department

If you have information pertaining to this case, you are urged to contact the Galesburg Police Department at (309) 343-9151 or Galesburg Crime Stoppers (309) 344-0044 / 1-888-266-0044. You could also text a tip by texting the word “Galesburg” and your tip to 274637. 

Original story:

Galesburg officers responded to a shooting early Sunday morning.

Police found several vehicles riddled with bullets at about 1:30 a.m. Sunday at the Grand Tap on Grand Avenue near Kiwanis Park.

One person later showed up at a hospital after being shot, officials said.

There was no word on their identity or if police are looking for anyone believed to be a suspect. Galesburg Police Department asked anyone with information on this case to call at 309-343-9151.

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