The Knox County Sheriff’s Office arrested Christopher Alfaro, 27, without incident on the arrest warrant for first-degree murder. Alfaro is in the Knox County Jail, awaiting a first appearance. The state has filed a petition to deny pretrial release. Christopher Alfaro is charged with the first-degree murder of Heath Williams Sr. He is charged with First-Degree Murder (Class M) and Aggravated Battery/Great Bodily Harm (Class 3 Felony).
Earlier Story: An arrest warrant has been issued for a 27-year-old Galesburg man in connection to the homicide on Saturday, August 17, 2024. Galesburg responded to the 1400 block of Moshier Avenue at 8:30 PM for a report of gunshots and found Heath D. Williams Sr. with multiple gunshot wounds. Williams was transported to OSF St. Mary Medical Center and succumbed to his injuries around 11:30 PM. As a result of the investigation, an arrest warrant has been issued for Christopher E. Alfaro for first-degree murder and aggravated battery.
This case is still under investigation. Anyone with information on the location of Alfaro or any information regarding this case is asked to contact the Galesburg Police Department at 309-343-9151.