South Elgin man charged with attempted murder after allegedly cutting victim's throat with a knife

SOUTH ELGIN, Ill. - A South Elgin man has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly cutting a victim's throat with a knife Wednesday.

Jordan S. Christensen, 33,  has been charged with attempted first-degree murder, armed violence, aggravated domestic battery and aggravated battery/great bodily arm.

Jordan S. Christensen | Kane County State's Attorney's Office

On Wednesday morning, Christensen allegedly cut the victim's throat with a spring-loaded knife and stabbed the victim on the left side of the neck near the victim's ear multiple times, authorities said. 

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Christensen knows the victim.

He appeared in Kane County bond court Friday and his bond was set at $500,000.

His next court appearance will be on Oct. 13.