Road Rage Stabbing: Des Plaines PD Release Images Of Possible Suspect

DES PLAINES, IL — Police have released several surveillance images of a possible suspect in a road rage stabbing incident last Friday afternoon in Des Plaines. A Skokie man was stabbed following an argument with a man on a bicycle. The 53-year-old was taken to an area hospital with serious injuries.

Police responded to the 1500 block of Miner Street at around 12:15 p.m. for a report of a stabbing. Officers found the victim standing in the roadway, having suffered multiple stab wounds to his left arm. Officers quickly performed life-saving measures to stop the bleeding. He was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.

A preliminary investigation revealed the victim, while driving westbound on Miner Street in his vehicle, encountered a bicyclist riding in the roadway. Words were exchanged between the driver and the bicyclist, at which time the bicyclist pulled along the driver's side of the stopped vehicle. With the window down, more words were exchanged, and the bicyclist began punching the driver through the open window.

Once the driver, still seated, began to defend himself, the bicyclist reportedly brandished a knife from his pocket and stabbed the driver multiple times.

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The bicyclist is described as approximately 30 to 40 years of age, olive complexion, wearing a grey tank top, khaki shorts, and wearing a backpack, fled the scene. Police believe it was an isolated road rage incident.

Police believe the incident was isolated and said this is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact the Des Plaines Police Department at 847-391-5400.