13-year-old dies at hospital after south suburban stabbing, medical examiner says

Wednesday, February 28, 2024
CHICAGO (WLS) -- One of the teens stabbed earlier this week in the south suburbs has died from his injuries, according to the Cook County medical examiner.


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The stabbing happened Monday around 4 p.m. in the 1500-block of Hanover Street in Chicago Heights, police said.

Officers found two boys, 14 and 13 years old, with apparent stab wounds. Both were taken to a local hospital.

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David Sanchez, 13, died from his injuries on Tuesday at a hospital, according to the medical examiner.



There is no update on the 14-year-old's condition.
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Chicago Heights police and Illinois State Police Crime Scene Services are investigating.

Chicago Heights police asked anyone with information to contact them at 708-756-6400.

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