Man Stabbed Wife, Self In ‘Pre-Planned’ Attack: Arlington Heights PD

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL — A resident is accused of attempted murder after police said he stabbed his wife, then used the same knife to give himself a superficial cut to the neck, during a Monday morning domestic abuse incident.

Michael T. Curnow, 60, of the 1900 block of Charter Point Drive, Arlington Heights, is being charged with attempted murder and attempted battery, according to a news release.

Police said an investigation determined Curnow followed through with a preplanned act of domestic violence when he stabbed his wife with a knife. The victim suffered a penetrating wound to her abdomen. Following the attack, Curnow used the same knife to cause a superficial cut along his neck. Both were treated and released from the hospital.

Curnow was arrested upon discharge and taken to the Arlington Heights Police Department. He is due in court Wednesday for a bond hearing in Rolling Meadows.

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Police and fire department first responders were dispatched to the single-family residence at around 7 a.m. Monday, following a 911 call, which indicated a violent domestic battery had just occurred there. The two were the sole occupants of the house at the time, according to police.

First responders arrived at the scene to find both individuals suffered from what appeared to be serious injuries. Paramedics immediately took them to a Level I Trauma Center. Both were hospitalized.

Curnow told detectives he planned the violent attack in advance of Monday’s action. Detectives reviewed the known case facts with the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office to determine the charges.