Chicago crime: Man charged after woman stabbed in chest near Grant Park, police say

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A man has been charged after 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 43-year-old man, police said.

They began to argue, and the man produced a sharp object before stabbing 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. Joshua Shaw has been charged with felony aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, police said on Monday

The victim was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital, where she is listed in critical condition.

Area Three Detectives are investigating.

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