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Warrant issued for Galesburg shooting suspect

John S. Thurman, 31, is wanted for attempted murder.

Galesburg police are looking for a man wanted on attempted murder charges following a shooting Monday.

Police have issued a warrant for John S. Thurman, 31, in connection with the shooting, after executing a search warrant at a home in the 100 block of Blaine Avenue.

John Thurman is wanted on attempted murder charges
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Galesburg Police Department
John Thurman is wanted on attempted murder charges

The victim, Destin G. Sundberg, 18, of Galesburg is being treated for a single gunshot wound to the stomach.

Sundberg was found around 5 a.m. Monday in the yard of the home, screaming he had been shot.

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Jane Carlson is TSPR's regional reporter.