Joliet, IL – Police are investigating a stabbing that occurred Tuesday morning at the south end of Bicentennial Park, near Bluff Street and Marion Street.
According to the Joliet Police Department, officers and detectives responded to the incident around 9:35 a.m. on September 16, 2025. A male victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment. His condition has not yet been released.
Police stated that a person of interest was taken into custody shortly after the incident. Authorities emphasized that there is no ongoing threat to the community at this time.
The area around Bicentennial Park, located near downtown Joliet along the Des Plaines River, was temporarily active with police presence as investigators gathered evidence. Detectives are continuing to interview witnesses and process the scene.
Officials have not released the identity of the victim or the individual taken into custody. Further details, including potential charges, are expected as the investigation develops.
Residents in the area are encouraged to remain aware of police updates. Authorities said additional information will be provided as soon as it becomes available.
This is a developing story.
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