By Julia Bertino
A 17 year old is dead following a shooting at a Galesburg gun store.
Police say on Wednesday officers were called to Galesburg Guns and Ammo for a report of a disturbance and shots being fired. Investigators say once on the scene, officers learned that several suspects had broken into the business.
The owner of the business was inside during the break-in and police say a preliminary investigation shows the owner fired four to five shots at the suspects after they entered the gun shop.
Shortly after the break-in and shooting, a 17 year old was dropped off at the front door of the emergency room at Cottage Hospital with a gunshot wound. Police say the driver of the vehicle immediately drove away after the teen was dropped off.
Teen charged with murder after 17-year-old dies in shooting at a Galesburg gun store
An 18-year-old from Peoria is being charged for the murder of a 17-year-old after a shooting at a Galesburg gun shop Wednesday.
Credit: Galesburg Police Department Author: WQAD Digital Team Updated: 12:39 PM CST January 7, 2021
GALESBURG, Ill. An 18-year-old is being charged for the murder of a 17-year-old after a shooting at a Galesburg gun shop Wednesday.
The owner fired several shots at the people after they entered the store, the post said.
A 17-year-old boy was dropped off at a local hospital with a gunshot wound, police said. Staff left the hospital to provide medical aid to the boy who later died from his injuries.