Teen stabbed in neck in Chicago's Loop
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A 15-year-old is hospitalized after he was stabbed in Chicago's Loop Sunday afternoon. Now Chicago Police are searching for a group of people they say jumped the teen.
While theater-goers were leaving a show at the Goodman Theater near North Dearborn Avenue and West Lake Street, Chicago Police say the boy was stabbed in the neck in broad daylight.
"We came out here for Mother's Day, and we are finding out someone got stabbed, like, that is super sad," said Luna Rodriguez.
It was just after 4:30 p.m. when police say the boy was walking along the street when he was approached by four males. In what appears to be a robbery, two of them took out knives and stabbed the teen in the neck.
"That's someone's loved one," said visitor Marvin Johnson. "On Mother's Day, that's unacceptable for the city."
A witness tells CBS 2 that a good Samaritan jumped into action using a ripped t-shirt to put pressure on the stab wound until first responders arrived, likely saving his life.
An ambulance rushed the victim to Lurie Children's Hospital.
With the backdrop of Mother's Day, the stabbing left many who typically visit The Loop on these warm spring days thinking more about security.
"At the end of the day, there's no point of killing anybody or stabbing anybody," said Rodriguez. "Everyone is just out here to enjoy their day, their Mother's Day weekend, and it's just sad what happens out there."
The teen was listed in good condition Sunday night.
No one was in custody Sunday evening. Police are asking local businesses to share surveillance video of the attack.
A knife was recovered on the scene.