Chicago crime: Man stabbed in head, critically hurt inside Austin home, police say

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A man was critically hurt in a stabbing at a West Side home on Wednesday morning, Chicago police said.

A 41-year-old man was arguing with a female person at an Austin home in the 5900 block of West Thomas Street at about 5 a.m., police said. She pulled out a knife and stabbed him in the head and neck.

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The victim was transported to Stroger Hospital in critical condition, police said. The offender was placed into custody.

Area Four detectives are investigating.

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