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Accused Shooter Makes Court Appearance
A local man facing felony charges in connection with the shooting of a Galesburg man last month made an appearance Wednesday in front of a judge in Knox County Court.

17-year old Demetrius Hardrick faces charges of attempted first degree murder, aggravated discharge of a firearm and home invasion in connection to the shooting of 20-year old Adam Pacheco October 24th.

Galesburg Police reports indicate they responded to a call of shots fired and subsequently found Pacheco on his front porch at 581 West Second Street with blood on his shirt and pants after being wounded in the chest and shoulder area. The victim could not give police a description of a suspect at the time because authorities say he was wasn't very responsive. Witnesses near the shooting allegedly told police they saw a red 2-door vehicle drive away from the area just before they arrived.

Investigators, in a search of the area around the residence, located a bag containing cannabis which may have indicated the suspect fled the scene in a north or west direction.

Hardrick has been housed in the Knox County Jail since last Friday with a bond set at $1 million.

He will be back in Knox County Court for a preliminary hearing November 23rd.
11 04 09 by Newsroom
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