CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — A 23-year-old Rantoul man has been arrested on murder and attempted murder charges after a man was stabbed to death and a woman was left in critical condition in Champaign early Saturday morning.

On March 22 at approximately 12:03 a.m., Champaign Police were dispatched to the 1600 block of W Healey St. for the report of a stabbing. On scene, officers located two victims, a 22-year-old woman and a 22-year-old man, both from Champaign. The officers immediately rendered medical aid with assistance from paramedics until the woman could be transported to an area hospital.

The man was located nearby with multiple fatal stab wounds. As paramedics on scene assessed the male, they found no signs of life. As a result, the Champaign County Coroner was called to the scene, and the man was declared deceased. The woman remains hospitalized in critical condition.

The initial investigation indicates that the victims were inside their residence when they were attacked with a knife by a person known to them. After the stabbing, the two victims ran outside to seek help, and the attacker fled the area.

With help from other area law enforcement, Champaign Police located Alex Muanambta, 23, at a residence in Rantoul. Muanambta was arrested for his role in this incident and faces initial charges of first-degree murder and attempted murder. Additional charges may be added as the investigation continues.

Even as the arrest has been made, the investigation remains ongoing. Officers are continuing to canvass the surrounding area for witnesses and video footage that may be of investigative assistance. Any resident or business in the nearby area with exterior surveillance camera systems is urged to notify the police department.

Future updates may also be provided as they become available. The Champaign Police Department has been assisted by the Champaign County Sheriff’s Office and the Rantoul Police Department during this investigation.

Champaign Police is asking anyone who has more information to call them at 217-351-4545, and arrangements can be made for information to be shared privately. Additionally, anyone wishing to stay anonymous can also submit tips to Crime Stoppers at 217-373-8477, at 373tips.com or on the P3 Tips app.