A late Monday night argument inside a West Englewood home left a 24-year-old man in the hospital and a woman in police custody after the dispute escalated into a stabbing, according to Chicago police.
Officers said the man suffered a laceration to his forehead and was hospitalized in good condition. A woman was detained at the scene. According to WGN-TV, police responded around 10:20 p.m. to a residence in the 1600 block of West 67th Street, where investigators say a 31-year-old woman allegedly struck the victim in the face with a sharp object. WGN-TV reports the incident was described as domestic-related, and detectives said charges had not yet been announced as the investigation remains active.
Neighborhood violence has been concentrated this week
The incident adds to a tense stretch of violence on the Far South Side. Earlier this week, a 72-year-old man was fatally slashed in West Englewood, police said, as reported by CBS Chicago. Hoodline has tracked multiple shootings and stabbings across the neighborhood this spring, a pattern local detectives say has kept both patrol officers and investigators busy.
Investigators ask witnesses to come forward
Area detectives said they are collecting evidence and are asking anyone who saw Monday night's confrontation or who may have video of the incident to contact authorities. WGN-TV reports the woman was taken into custody by responding officers. Police encourage residents to submit anonymous tips at cpdtip.com or to call 911 with information.
Police and prosecutors will determine next steps as the investigation continues. The Chicago Police Department and the Cook County State's Attorney's Office typically review available evidence before any formal charges are filed, and detectives say the probe into this incident remains active.
