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Illinois Amber Alert canceled after 8-year-old boy abducted in Chicago found

CHICAGO — UPDATE: A police source tells WGN News that two stabbings, one which was fatal, and an Amber Alert that was issued overnight, are all connected.

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Earlier story:

An Illinois Amber Alert issued overnight Friday for an 8-year-old boy has been cancelled.

According to the alert, the boy was abducted from the 7100 block of South Eberhart in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood and last seen around 7:40 p.m. Thursday.

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Illinois State Police have confirmed the child was “located safely” around 4:30 a.m. Friday.

According to ISP, the Amber Alert notification system was activated around 1:50 a.m. at the request of the Chicago Police Department.

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It is unknown if the man mentioned in the alert has also been found. No further information has been provided by police.

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