Man critically injured after argument leads to stabbing in Loop

Chicago police said the incident unfolded just after 6 p.m. in the 100 block of West Van Buren Street when the victim, a 27-year-old man, and an unknown offender got into an argument.

According to police, the argument escalated and that is when the offender pulled out a sharp object and stabbed the man in the chest and arm before he fled the scene.

The victim was later taken to the hospital, where he was initially listed in critical condition.

No arrests have been made in connection with the stabbing and an investigation is underway.

Anyone with information on the stabbing is asked to contact CPD Area Three Detectives at 312-744-8263 or dial 911. 

Those with information that could help authorities in their investigation can also leave a tip at CPDtip.com. Tips can be filed anonymously.