Police in Kewanee are investigating a deadly stabbing incident from over the weekend. According to a press release, police said it happened Saturday, April 1st, around 9:24 pm. It happened near North Lakeview Avenue and Hope Way.
Officers arrived on scene and found a 38-year-old man on the ground suffering from multiple stab wounds to the chest and abdomen. The responding police officer began performing CPR and called paramedics. When they arrived on the scene, they transported the victim to OSF Saint Luke’s Medical Center where he was later pronounced dead. Police have identified the victim as Clifton Parks of Kewanee.
Police began to search the area for any suspects. Police arrested a 14-year-old and 16-year-old both from Kewanee. The 14-year-old was given preliminary charges of Mob Action and Aggravated Battery. The 16-year-old was given preliminary charges of 2nd degree murder and mob action. Both juveniles were taken to the Mary Davis Juvenile Detention Center in Galesburg.
Other arrests have been made, including 34-year-old Justin Kentner of Kewanee. Kentner is being charged with Aggravated Battery and Obstructing Justice according to police. He was taken to the Henry County Jail. 35-year-old Andrea Peach of Kewanee was arrested for obstructing justice and was issued a notice to appear in court.
Police said the incident is being investigated as a homicide and the investigation is still ongoing.
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