A violent confrontation at a Southwest Side gas station in Chicago late Saturday night resulted in three men being stabbed, as officials report. The altercation occurred in the 4400 block of West 55th Street in the West Elsdon neighborhood, with the Chicago Police Department indicating the victims were involved in a fight with two other males, according to FOX 32 Chicago.
During the incident, one assailant wielded a sharp object striking the victims, a 41-year-old man suffered a stab wound to the neck and was taken to Christ Hospital in fair condition, while a 21-year-old man had multiple stab wounds and a 19-year-old was also stabbed in the neck both were rushed to Mt. Sinai Hospital in serious condition, Chicago police reported no suspects have been apprehended yet, and the investigation is being conducted by Area One detectives, this according to NBC Chicago.
The specific circumstances surrounding the fight remain unclear, as investigations continue without any arrests made so far. Details have not yet been made public regarding what precipitated the altercation or if the victims and offenders knew each other prior to the incident. Police are calling for witnesses to come forward with any information that may lead to the capture and prosecution of those responsible for the violent acts.
