An early morning fight in the South Loop left a 37-year-old man with a stab wound to the stomach shortly after 6 a.m. Monday on the first block of East 11th Street, authorities said. Emergency crews took him to Northwestern Memorial Hospital, where he was listed in good condition, and detectives have launched an investigation into the confrontation.
Police: Early Morning Street Clash Turns Violent
According to CBS Chicago, police said the altercation broke out just after 6 a.m., ending with the 37-year-old man stabbed in the stomach. The outlet reports the victim did not give officers any details about the fight before he was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital, where he was reported in good condition.
Another Downtown Stabbing Earlier This Month
The incident adds to a string of violent episodes downtown this month. NBC Chicago reported a separate fatal stabbing near Clark and Lake earlier this month, where a 37-year-old man died after being found with puncture wounds near a CTA station.
Detectives Seeking Witnesses And Footage
As of Monday morning, no one was in custody and Area Three detectives were handling the case, according to CBS Chicago. Police are asking anyone with information or video to contact the Bureau of Detectives Area Three at (312) 744-8263 or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTIP.com, per local police alerts cited by FOX 32 Chicago.
