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Shots Fired Outside Galesburg Bar
Gunshots were allegedly fired outside a Galesburg bar Wednesday night but no one seems to know why or who was targeted.

A Galesburg Police Report indicates patrons inside Seventh Ward Tap and Package on East Brooks Street heard shots discharged around 10:30 pm. When authorities arrived on the scene, they located several shell casings east of the bar's front entrance on the sidewalk.

Police say they canvassed the area but weren't able to obtain any leads. People inside the bar advised police they were able to hear the gun fire despite music playing. They said they did not know who would have been handling the weapon.

Police were also informed by nearby residents that people were heard arguing before the weapon sounded. Those witnesses say a car sped away in the east direction from the Seventh Ward after the gun fired.

Authorities are continuing to investigate Wednesday night's incident. If you have any further information, please call the Galesburg Area Crime-stoppers hotline.
04 20 12 by Newsroom
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