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Mexican Independence Day Celebrations Marred by Stabbings in Chicago

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Published on September 18, 2023
Mexican Independence Day Celebrations Marred by Stabbings in ChicagoSource: Google Street View

Yesterday, Mexican Independence Day celebrations were in full swing within the vibrant downtown area of the city.

However, these joyous festivities were marred by violence: two teenagers, a 15-year-old boy and a 19-year-old man, were stabbed during an altercation in the River North neighborhood as reported by ABC7 Chicago.

The 15-year-old and 19-year-old victims were both transported to the hospital in good condition after the stabbings. 

According to Chicago Sun-Times, the teenagers' injuries, a cut to the 15-year-old's torso and a stab wound in the 19-year-old's back, were inflicted during an argument with a group of men on the sidewalk.

The exact details of the altercation remain unknown, and no arrests have been made as of yet.