West Town stabbing: Attempted murder charge filed against 16-year-old

A 16-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder in connection with a stabbing last November in Chicago's West Town neighborhood.

What we know:

The teen allegedly stabbed an 18-year-old man on Nov. 14 in the first block of North Western Avenue, according to police.

The 18-year-old was walking outside around 9:30 p.m. when a group of people approached him and the 16-year-old pulled out a "sharp object" and stabbed him several times before running away, police said.

The victim was taken to Stroger Hospital where he was listed in critical condition.

The 16-year-old was arrested Tuesday and charged with attempted first-degree murder and aggravated battery/use of a deadly weapon, both felonies.

What we don't know:

The name of the suspect has not been released because he was charged as a juvenile.

The Source: The information in this story came from the Chicago Police Department and our previous reporting.

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