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Man charged with murder in Galesburg shooting

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A local man is in custody following a fatal shooting in Galesburg.

Christopher E. Alfaro, 27, is charged with first-degree murder and aggravated battery.

On Aug. 17, police found Heath D. Williams Sr. 47, with multiple gunshot wounds in a residence in the 1400 block of Moshier Avenue.

Willliams died several hours later at OSF Saint Mary Medical Center.

Police issued a warrant for Alfaro on Wednesday. According to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, Alfaro was taken into custody without incident later that day.

He is in the Knox County jail awaiting a court appearance.

Jane Carlson is TSPR's regional reporter.