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Chicago Man Arrested in South Side Stabbing Investigated as Hate Crime
Suspect charged with attempted murder after 55-year-old victim suffers serious injuries
Chicago | Crime Report — Updated
The Brief: Police say a Chicago man was arrested less than 30 minutes after a stabbing on the city’s South Side. The 55-year-old victim was seriously injured, and investigators are treating the attack as a hate crime.
What We Know
A Chicago man has been taken into custody following a violent stabbing late Monday night on the South Side, according to the Chicago Police Department. The suspect, identified as Timothy House, 33, was arrested at approximately 10:32 p.m. in the 10300 block of South Michigan Avenue.
Police say House was identified as the suspect in the stabbing of a 55-year-old man that occurred less than half an hour earlier in the nearby 10400 block of South Wabash Avenue. The victim sustained serious injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Charges Filed
Authorities have charged Timothy House with three felony offenses:
- Attempted first-degree murder
- Aggravated battery involving a deadly weapon
- A hate crime
Investigators have not yet released details about what led up to the attack or the specific motive behind the incident.
What We Don’t Know
Police have not disclosed the events leading up to the stabbing or the relationship, if any, between the suspect and the victim. Further details are expected following court proceedings.
What’s Next
Timothy House is scheduled to appear in court for a detention hearing on Wednesday. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue to gather evidence.
Source: Chicago Police Department | #fox32chicago #crimewatchchicago
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