Multiple Stabbings and Armed Assaults on South Kedzie Avenue

Summary: A male suspect armed with a knife assaulted multiple victims near South Kedzie Avenue in Chicago. The initial report described a male, Black, wearing a black and yellow shirt, who cut a female's face, causing her to bleed. Police and fire units responded, and the suspect was observed walking southbound on Kedzie with a knife. Officers deployed a Taser (which did not strike the suspect) and detained him at 1870 South Kedzie. Multiple victims were located at various addresses, including 1848, 1868, and 1838 South Kedzie. At least two victims were confirmed stabbed: a female (Nevea) with a facial laceration and a male (Carl Bodby) stabbed in the abdomen. Both were reported in stable condition. The incident required significant police and EMS response and caused heightened risk in the area.