Domestic argument leads to stabbing of a man near the Twin-Cities

Posted on April 15, 2020
Authorities, including those in McLean County, have noted a recent uptick in domestic violence incidents. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)

By Heart of Illinois ABC

NORMAL – McLean County Sheriff’s Police said a stabbing that happened Tuesday evening just outside of Normal was the result of a domestic dispute.

Sheriff Jon Sandage said a man was taken to an area hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries after the stabbing that happened at a home near the corner of Towanda Barnes Road and Raab Road.

According to Sandage, neither the alleged victim or the other person involved in the dispute were cooperating with investigators.

There was no word on any arrests.

Authorities, including those in McLean County, have noted a recent uptick in domestic violence incidents since Gov. JB Pritzker ordered Illinois residents to stay at home to control the spread of the coronavirus.

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