Man charged for stabbing another man multiple times while riding a bus in suburban Libertyville

LAKE COUNTY, Ill. - A 51-year-old man was arrested in connection with a stabbing Thursday in suburban Libertyville.

About 8:05 p.m. Thursday, Libertyville police responded to calls of a 58-year-old man who had been stabbed multiple times while riding a public bus, Libertyville police said. 

The attack happened as the bus was traveling southbound on Milwaukee Avenue, between Greentree Parkway and Gregg’s Parkway.

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The investigation was passed onto Vernon Hills police, and as a result a 51-year-old man was taken into custody, police said. He was charged with felony attempted murder and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Vernon Hills Police Department Investigations Unit at 847-247-4891.