Skokie Stabbing Sends Man To Hospital

SKOKIE, IL — Police said they are not looking for any suspects and there is no further risk to the public after a man was found stabbed Thursday in Skokie.

Around 3 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 4300 block of Oakton Street after getting a 911 call about a male victim of a stabbing, according to police. They arrived to find a man with multiple stab wounds. He was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.

The investigation into the circumstances of the stabbing remained in its its preliminary stages, and officers are conducting interviews, Thursday night, Skokie police said in a Thursday night statement.

It said police are "not looking for any additional persons and the neighborhood is not at risk."

Skokie police said one person is in custody and the Cook County State's Attorney's Office was reviewing possible felony charges. Police said additional information would be released Saturday.

Police asked who witnessed the incident or has knowledge that could assist investigators to call the non-emergency line at 847-982-5900 or the 24-hour crime tip hotline at 847-933-8477. Tips can also be sent via text message to 847411 by including "Skokie" as the first word.

More information will be added as it is received. Check back for updates.