Man, 22, Stabbed Multiple Times At Charity Picnic, 1 Person In Custody: Oak Forest PD

OAK FOREST, IL — One person is in custody after a man was stabbed multiple times in Oak Forest Sunday night, police said Monday.

At around 9:20 p.m. Sunday, Oak Forest Police were called to the area of 5900 W. 147th St. for a report of a stabbing victim. The incident took place during the Zespol Goralski Wanta Charity Picnic, police have confirmed.

Police found a 22-year-old man with multiple stab wounds. The victim was taken to an area hospital, where he is currently undergoing treatment for non-life-threatening injuries, police said.

While on scene, police were alerted to a possible offender, who was taken into custody and is currently being held pending charges.

If anyone has any information related to this incident, please contact the Oak Forest Police Department Investigations Division at 708-687-1376 or email Detective Sergeant Jason Doornkaat at jdoornkaat@oak-forest.org.