A Galesburg man has been arrested for first-degree murder as part of a homicide investigation that began Sunday afternoon, according to a press release from the Galesburg Police Department.
Officers were called to 30 N. Soangetaha Road at 12:32 p.m. Sunday for a well-being check. Upon arrival, a deceased female was found outside the residence with apparent blunt force trauma. No other subjects were found at the scene.
At 8:45 a.m. Monday, officers located David L. Nicholson-Klingerman Jr., 29, at 30 N. Soangetaha Road and took him into custody as a person of interest. He was subsequently arrested for first-degree murder.
The identity and cause of death of the woman have not been released, pending autopsy results.
The investigation is ongoing, and anyone who has information regarding this investigation should contact the Galesburg Police Department at 309-343-9151 or the Galesburg Area Crime Stoppers at 309-344-0044. Tips can also be left using the P3 mobile app or by clicking “Submit a Tip” on the Galesburg Police Department Facebook page.
