Stabbing in Chicago's Pritzker Park in Loop draws huge police response; 1 person hurt

Man says he was attacked while standing in large crowd

ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team WLS logo
Saturday, May 25, 2024
Stabbing in Chicago's Pritzker Park in Loop draws huge police response; 1 person hurt
A man, 23, was stabbed in Chicago's Pritzker Park in the Loop prompting a massive response from the Chicago Police Department.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police said there was a stabbing at Pritzker Park in the Loop Friday night.

A 23-year-old man told officers he was stabbed in the left arm by someone in a large crowd just after 9 p.m., police said.

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There was a visibly large police presence around the tiny park near Plymouth and Van Buren.

The victim was transported to Northwestern hospital in critical condition, according to police.

A knife was recovered at the scene, police said.

So far no arrests have been made.

The investigation into the stabbing remains ongoing.

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