1 killed, 1 injured in Merrillville, Indiana stabbing

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Sunday, March 15, 2026
1 killed, 1 injured in Merrillville stabbing

MERRILLVILLE, Ind. (WLS) -- One person was killed and another was critically injured in a stabbing in Merrillville, Indiana Sunday morning, police said.

Officers responded at about 2 a.m. to the 7400-block of Hendricks Street after a 911 caller said that she and her husband were being stabbed.

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As officers arrived, a suspect was seen exiting the home with his hands up, police said. The suspect was then taken into custody.

One victim was found dead and a second was transported to Franciscan Health in Crown Point in stable but critical condition.

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