Kewanee police find man dead during welfare check, murder investigation underway

KEWANEE, Illinois (KWQC) – Kewanee Police, assisted by other agencies, are conducting a homicide investigation after a man was found dead during a welfare check.

On Saturday, June 8, at approximately 10:10 p.m., KPD responded to a welfare check in the 800 block of West Division Street, according to a police department news release. Upon arrival, officers discovered an unconscious man who was pronounced dead at the scene. A death investigation was initiated with assistance from the Illinois State Police and Henry County Sheriff’s Department.

An autopsy was performed on the man found on Tuesday.

He was identified as Damon E. Foulks, 50, of Peoria, Illinois, the news release said. Autopsy results led to an ongoing homicide investigation, according to police. Kewanee police requested assistance from the Henry Mercer County Investigative Task Force in conducting the investigation.

Anyone with information about the murder is asked to contact Sergeant Tad Nelson of the Illinois State Police Zone 2 East Moline Major Crimes at 309-752-4915, extension 4933, or call Crime Stoppers of the Quad Cities at 309-762-9500 or use the P3 Tips app. If your information leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,500. All tips submitted to Crime Stoppers are kept anonymous.

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