Man found stabbed to death in Washington Park, police say

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A man was found stabbed to death in a South Side park on Saturday night, Chicago police said.

Police said the 62-year-old was found lying on the ground in Washington Park in the 5100-South Cottage Grove Avenue.

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The man, who had suffered a laceration to the neck, was pronounced dead on the scene. His name was not immediately released.

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What led up to the stabbing was not immediately clear.

Area One detectives are investigating.

Authorities did not immediately provide further information.

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