On Monday, January 4, 2021, the Galesburg Police Department responded to two shooting incidents about an hour apart:
At about 4pm, the Galesburg Police responded to a shooting in the area of Brooks St. and Academy St. Officer found that a vehicle had been shot. No one was injured in this incident, and the case is under investigation.
At about 5pm, the Galesburg Police Department responded to a shooting incident in the 300 BLK of West First Street. Upon arrival, the victim, Rachel Likes, age 26 was located in the driver seat of her vehicle with multiple gunshot wounds.
Rachel Likes was treated at the scene and later transported to Cottage Emergency Room. Rachel Likes was later pronounced dead by Cottage medical personnel.
The Galesburg Police Department with the assistance of the Illinois State Police, Knox County Sheriff’s Office, the FBI TOC West Task Force, and the Knoxville Police Department, secured the scene and began a comprehensive investigation.
As a result of the investigation, a suspect was identified, located and taken into custody. Maquesha S Ramey, age 26 has been arrested for murder. She is currently being held at the Knox County Jail awaiting a court appearance. The Galesburg Police Department would like to express our gratitude to the assisting police agencies as well as to the members of our community who provided us with assistance and information in this case.
We are deeply saddened by this tragic loss to our community and Rachel’s family.
Anyone with information on this case can contact the Galesburg Police at (309) 343-9151 or the Galesburg area crime stoppers at (309) 344-0044.
You can also text your tip to Galesburg Crime Stoppers at 274637. Text keyword “Galesburg” and then your tip.
***Report Courtesy of the Galesburg Police Department***
