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Two juveniles hospitalized after being stabbed during fight in Midlothian, police say

By Cody King
Published  November 9, 2024 3:13pm CST
Midlothian
FOX 32 Chicago

The Brief

    • Two juveniles are in serious to critical condition after being stabbed during a fight late Friday in Midlothian.
    • Police responded to reports of shots fired and found two juveniles had been stabbed in a brawl involving multiple people.
    • A suspect has been arrested and is in custody, with charges pending further investigation.

MIDLOTHIAN, Ill. - Two juveniles are hospitalized with serious injuries after being stabbed during a fight late Friday in southwest suburban Midlothian, police said.

The incident happened at 10:40 p.m. in the 14500 block of Knox Avenue. 

Midlothian police were initially called for a report of shots fired and possible stabbing victims. 

When officers arrived, they learned a fight had occurred between multiple people and two juveniles were stabbed with a knife, authorities said. 

The two juveniles were taken to area hospitals and are in serious to critical condition. 

A suspect was arrested and is being held at the police station pending further investigation. Charges have not been announced.

We'll bring more updates to this story as they become available. 

The Source

  • The information in this article was provided by the Midlothian Illinois Police Department.