URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — An Urbana man is dead following a stabbing late Thursday morning.
Urbana Police officials said officers responded to a reported stabbing in the area of Smith Road and Rainbow View Court just after 11 a.m. At that location they found a 51-year-old man with life-threatening injuries from a stab wound to the chest.
Officials said first responders attempted life-saving measures to no avail, and the man was later pronounced dead at Carle Hospital.
Police continue to investigate the situation but said this was not a random act of violence. So far, no arrests have been made.
Urbana Police asked that anyone who has additional information or video footage of the incident contact them at 217-384-2320. Arrangements can be made for information to be shared in private
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