Mundelein, IL – A road rage altercation in Mundelein left one man hospitalized Thursday night following a stabbing near Route 176 and Joice Lane, according to police.
The Mundelein Police Department said officers responded around 7:27 p.m. on October 29 to find a 57-year-old man suffering from stab wounds to his chest. The victim was rushed to a local hospital, where he underwent surgery and is expected to survive.
According to Chief Jason Seeley, the incident allegedly began as a driving dispute before escalating into violence. The victim was able to provide a description of the suspect and vehicle that fled the scene.
Detectives later identified and located a 59-year-old Mundelein man, who was taken into custody without incident. Police say the case remains under investigation and that criminal charges are pending.
Authorities ask anyone who witnessed the altercation or has additional information to contact the Mundelein Police Department’s non-emergency line at (847) 968-4600.
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