Woman stabbed in chest on Michigan Ave near Grant Park; police say man in custody

Saturday, June 24, 2023
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A woman was critically injured in a stabbing near Grant Park Saturday night, according to Chicago Police.

At about 7:50 p.m., a 26-year-old woman was outside in the 1100 block of South Michigan Avenue in the South Loop when she was approached by a 44-year-old man, police said.
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They began to argue when the male offender produced a sharp object and stabbed her in the chest, said police.

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The man took off on foot but was located by officers and placed in custody, according to police.
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The victim was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital where she is listed in critical condition.

Area Three Detectives are investigating and charges are pending.
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