Victim in Des Plaines fatal stabbing identified

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Des Plaines police have identified the victim in a fatal stabbing earlier this month.

The incident occurred on Dec. 5 in the 1400 block of Ashland Avenue. Officers responded around 9:27 p.m. to a report of a woman suffering from multiple stab wounds.

At the scene, police found 50-year-old Roberta S. Langan, of Des Plaines, in the hallway of an apartment building and officers administered first aid until paramedics arrived.

Langan was transported to a nearby hospital, where she died from her injuries.

Police said a subject of interest has been identified in the case. The investigation is ongoing.

The Source: The information in this article was provided by the Des Plaines Police Department.