Chicago Police

Man dead, suspect in custody in Hegewisch stabbing

Charges are pending in the case, according to Chicago police

A man was killed after he was stabbed inside of a Hegewisch residence on Saturday afternoon.

According to Chicago police, the stabbing occurred in the 13300 block of South Avenue M at approximately 4:18 p.m. Saturday.

A 59-year-old man was inside of a residence when an acquaintance pulled out a sharp object and stabbed him in the neck and back, police said.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, and a suspect was taken into custody, according to Chicago police.

Charges are pending in the case, but no further information was immediately available.

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