Woman fatally stabbed on Chicago’s North Side, police say

CHICAGO - A woman was stabbed to death at a North Side home late Saturday night.

What we know:

Police responded to the 2700 block of Balmoral Avenue in the Lincoln Square neighborhood around 11:24 p.m. for a call, according to Chicago police.

Officers found a 29-year-old woman in a home with a stab wound to her torso.

She was taken to St. Francis Hospital where she died.

Investigators learned she had been in a physical altercation with a 35-year-old man who attacked her with a knife before fleeing the scene.

The male offender was taken into custody and charges are pending.

Area detectives are investigating.

Ald. Andre Vasquez (40th Ward) said in a statement to constituents that the victim and suspect were believed to have known each other and that police believe the alleged attack was likely domestic in nature.

What we don't know:

Police did not identify the suspect nor the victim.

It was unclear exactly what prompted the altercation.

Vasquez referred constituents in need of support to the 24/7 Illinois Domestic Violence Helpline at 1-877-863-6338.

For additional mental health support, visit the city's UnSpoken page or call the National Alliance on Mental Illinois Chicago helpline at 833-626-4244.