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1 dead, another injured after shooting in Galesburg Friday

Galesburg Police had asked the public to avoid the 900 block of E. South Street Friday morning due to a shooting.

GALESBURG, Ill. — One person is dead and another injured after a Friday morning shooting in Galesburg, officials say. 

Around 11:12 a.m. on June 7, the Galesburg Police Department was called to the 900 block of E. South Street after reports of shots being fired. 

One victim was found deceased in their home in the area, according to a press release. Officials say the person died from an apparent gunshot wound. 

Minutes later, police learned another victim was transported to a local hospital by an unknown person. They were then transferred to OSF St. Francis for treatment. Police did not provide information on their condition. 

Neither victim's name has been released at this time. Officials say it's an ongoing investigation but that it appears to be an isolated incident and there are no "identifiable threats to the public."

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