Illinois man arrested after stabbing another during road rage incident, police say

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A man was stabbed during what Mundelein police say was a road rage incident Wednesday night.

What we know:

Police said they responded around 7:27 p.m. to Route 176 and Joice Lane for a report of a stabbing tied to a driving altercation. Officers found a 57-year-old man bleeding from stab wounds to his chest.

The man was taken to a local hospital, where he underwent surgery and is expected to survive, according to police.

Investigators said the victim was able to give officers a partial description of the suspect and his vehicle. Officers later identified a 59-year-old Mundelein man as the suspect. He was found at his home and arrested without incident.

What we don't know:

Police did not say what exactly led to the road rage altercation.

What's next:

Charges against the suspect are pending.

Police are asking anyone who saw the incident or has information to call their non-emergency line at 847-968-4600.

The Source: The information in this story came from the Mundelein Police Department.

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