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Man Found Fatally Stabbed in Washington Park

Police are investigating a fatal neck laceration in Washington Park with no arrests reported.

Overview

  • A 62-year-old man was found lying in Washington Park and was pronounced dead after suffering a laceration to the neck, police said.
  • Officers say they were called about the incident at about 11:10 p.m. Saturday to the area of 51st Street and Cottage Grove Avenue.
  • No arrests have been reported and the victim’s name has not been released pending family notification.
  • Early reports differ on investigative responsibility with some statements naming Area One detectives and others naming Wentworth Area detectives.
  • Washington Park is a public South Side park and police say more details will come through Chicago Police Department releases as detectives continue the inquiry.