Man stabbed to death at Des Plaines Burger King identified

DES PLAINES, Ill. - A man stabbed to death at a northwest suburban Burger King on Wednesday has been identified.

Around 5:50 p.m., Des Plaines police responded to a battery involving two men at 860 S. Elmhurst Road. When officers arrived at the scene, they found one man who was suffering from several stab wounds.

The victim was transported to an area hospital where he died from his injuries, police said. He was identified as 28-year-old Mario Jara-Antemante of Mount Prospect.

According to the police, Mario was involved in a confrontation with the offender outside the Burger King. He was then chased inside and stabbed. The offender fled the scene before officers arrived.

Investigators are working to determine the reason for the altercation, police said. There is no threat to the public as this was an isolated incident.

Anyone with information is urged to contact detectives at 847-391-5400.