For Immediate Release
Illinois State Police Investigate Officer Involved Death
East Moline, IL – The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Zone 2 was requested to investigate an officer involved death (OID) of a Knox County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) Deputy.
On April 29, 2022, at approximately 8:00 a.m., Galesburg Police Department (GPD) Officers responded to a 911 call of a suspect with a gun at the Circle K Gas Station on Main Street in Galesburg. Two Galesburg Officers located the suspect vehicle and attempted to make a traffic stop. The suspect continued to drive and fled north on US Highway 150.
A KCSO Deputy began setting up spike strips at the intersection of US Highway 150 at 150 Avenue, in Henry County, Illinois, when he was struck by the suspect vehicle. The suspect vehicle crashed in a field north of the intersection. GPD Officers apprehended the suspect after a brief foot pursuit.
The Illinois State Police are terribly sorry to report the Deputy was killed in the line of duty. The KCSO has requested the ISP DCI Zone 2 to investigate the incident. Numerous law enforcement agencies are assisting on scene to include, KCSO, GPD, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office, Warren County Sheriff’s Office, McDonough County Sheriff’s Office, Fulton County Sheriff’s Office and the Geneseo Police Department.
The name of the offender and the name of the Knox County Deputy are not being released at this time. We understand members of our law enforcement community and the public want answers. The investigative team will be working around the clock to get those answers and we will update everyone in the hours and days ahead.
The Galesburg City Hall has been designated as the collection point for anyone wishing to support the KCSO with food, flowers, or gifts.
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