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Suspect in Navy Pier fatal stabbing released without charges: CPD

CHICAGO — The suspect who was arrested for a deadly stabbing at Navy Pier has been released without charges, according to Chicago police.

Around 5:30 p.m. Sunday, police were called toward the east end of the pier at the beer garden. According to authorities, what started as an argument between two men turned deadly after a 64-year-old man pulled out a knife and stabbed a 56-year-old man.

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The relationship between the two men is not clear at this time, but WGN News has learned they were reportedly arguing over a woman they were both dating.

The 56-year-old man suffered several stab wounds to his upper body and was transported to Northwestern Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

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The man has been identifed as John Branscomb.

The 64-year-old man was transported to a local hospital in serious condition. The Sun-Times reports the 64-year-old “made multiple statements that the victim attacked him and he stopped the attack,” according to a police report.

No further information has been provided at this time.

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