Stabbing Victim Dies After Attack At Joliet's Spanish American Club

JOLIET, IL — A 40-year-old man died early Monday morning after being stabbed, and a second man, also 40, remains at Silver Cross Hospital with stab wounds after violence broke out around 1 a.m. at the Spanish American Club, 413 Meeker Ave.

Will County Coroner Laurie Summers announced the 40-year-old victim has been identified as Joliet resident Jorge Chiguil Toto.

Joliet police found the two men outside the bar and "it is believed that both victims were stabbed following an altercation with a male suspect inside the bar," Joliet police's Dwayne English told Joliet Patch.

English said a 50-year-old man was also hit in the face by the assailant, who ran away before the Joliet police cars converged upon the Spanish American Club, which is right off Collins Street.

Joliet Fire Department ambulances rushed the two victims to Silver Cross, where one of the men died. The other victim is now in stable condition, English noted. The 50-year-old attack victim refused medical treatment.

Identification of the deceased victim and manner of death will be determined by the Will County Coroner’s Office, Joliet police advised.

English wanted residents to know that "this is an active investigation in its early stages as Joliet Police Detectives work to identify the suspect. If anyone has information related to this incident, they are encouraged to contact the Joliet Police Department Investigation Unit at 815-724-3020. They can also contact Will County Crime Stoppers at 800-323-6734 or online if they wish to remain anonymous."