1 Dead In Elgin Stabbing

ELGIN, IL — One person was killed in a stabbing in Elgin Saturday afternoon.

The stabbing happened in the 1000 block of Cedar Avenue at about 12:30 p.m. Saturday. When officers arrived at the scene they found a ma with life-threatening injuries, according to a news release from the police department.

The man was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.

One person of interest is in custody following the incident. The stabbing remains under investigation, but authorities do not believe there is any threat to the public, police said.

If you have information that may assist, police are asking you to call 847-289-2600 or to text a tip or send a message to 847411 and include “ELGINPD” in the beginning of the text along with the message and/or tip information. You can also visit www.cityofelgin.org/crimetip for more crime tip options.