CHICAGO, Ill. – Two teenage boys have been charged with first-degree murder and a third with armed robbery after a fatal stabbing in the Loop earlier Sunday.
Police said the suspects, all juveniles, were arrested later that afternoon on the city’s West Side.
The stabbing occurred in the 200 block of South Wabash Avenue, where a male victim was attacked and later died from his injuries.
Authorities said two of the teens, ages 14 and 16, were identified as the individuals responsible for the deadly assault, while another 14-year-old was linked to a robbery connected to the same incident.
Key Points
- Two juveniles, ages 14 and 16, face first-degree murder charges in a fatal stabbing in downtown Chicago.
- A third juvenile, age 14, is charged with armed robbery related to the same event.
- All three were taken into custody in the 2000 block of South Western Avenue on Sunday afternoon.
Arrests and charges
According to police, the suspects were arrested around 4:02 p.m. in the 2000 block of South Western Avenue. Investigators determined that the two murder suspects also participated in mob action involving multiple individuals. The third teen allegedly took part in an armed robbery using a dangerous weapon.
All three offenders were taken into custody and charged accordingly. Police have not released the name or age of the victim pending family notification.
Ongoing investigation
Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances leading to the fatal encounter. Authorities have not disclosed what led to the confrontation or whether the suspects and victim knew each other.
The case remains under investigation by the Chicago Police Department and the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office.
