Pregnant woman, man stabbed after altercation in Loop, police say

Sunday, July 7, 2019
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A pregnant woman was among two people stabbed after an altercation in the Loop near Millennium Park, police said.

According to police, a group of six people were standing on the sidewalk around approximately 11:30 p.m. Saturday waiting for a rideshare vehicle near the intersection of Washington and Wabash when a man and a woman pulled up in an unknown vehicle and offered the group a ride.
Pregnant woman, man stabbed after altercation in Chicago Loop, police say

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Police say, an argument ensued and the occupants exited the vehicle and were involved in a physical altercation.

The male offender pulled out a knife and stabbed a 27-year-old woman and a 26-year-old man in the abdomen, police said.
Pregnant woman, man stabbed after altercation in Chicago Loop, police say


Chicago Fire officials confirm the female victim is about 3 months pregnant.

Both victims were transported to Northwestern Hospital. The woman is listed in critical condition and man is listed in serious condition.
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According to police, the offenders fled eastbound on Washington.



No arrests have been made. Police have not yet released a description of the offenders.

Area central detectives are investigating.
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