A 2-year-old boy was stabbed to death by his 6-year-old brother inside a Joliet residence Friday afternoon, according to authorities.
Police said officers responded just before 5:05 p.m. to a home in the 2700 block of Fairway Drive for reports of a child who had been stabbed.Upon arrival, officers discovered a 2-year-old boy who had sustained multiple stab wounds, with a preliminary investigation determining he was stabbed with a kitchen knife by his 6-year-old brother, officials said.The 2-year-old was taken to Ascension St. Joseph Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
According to authorities, the victim's family is cooperating with the investigation, with the Department of Children and Family Services working with detectives regarding the incident."Our community is reeling from this devastating incident as I am unable to come up with a sufficient statement that can adequately express the sorrow and pain we all feel following this heartbreaking event.
Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weekly Your community stands with you in your grief, and we are here to support you in any way we can. It is natural to want to search for answers and to seek understanding in the face of such a painful tragedy. As your Police Chief, I want to assure you that the men and women of the Joliet Police Department are committed to a thorough investigation and to providing support to the family and our community during this incredibly difficult time.
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