Child killed, 4 others injured in stabbing, fire on Northwest Side

CHICAGO — An investigation is underway on Friday morning after a stabbing and fire left four people, including two children, injured and a third child dead.

A source confirmed to WGN News on Friday morning that three children, whose ages are unknown, were among those injured in a stabbing near the 3600 block of West Palmer Street in Logan Square.

A source later confirmed that a 5-year-old involved in the incident died from their injuries.

Simultaneously, as authorities investigated the scene, fire crews battled a blaze that erupted in the area, though it is unclear how the scenes are connected.

The fire erupted at a home in the area before spreading to another nearby home. Crews were eventually able to get the flames under control by around 11:30 a.m.

A source said one person who was inside the building where the fire erupted was taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation.

A fifth person, whose injuries and condition are unclear, was taken into custody following the incident.

Specific details surrounding the incidents remain unclear.

This is a developing story. Stay with WGN News for the latest updates.