Man Dead After Being Stabbed During Argument at Navy Pier, Suspect in Custody, Chicago Police Say
- On Sunday evening, a fatal stabbing occurred at Navy Pier during a verbal altercation, resulting in the death of a 56-year-old man and serious injury to the suspect.
- Investigators said the two men knew each other, but it’s unclear what caused the verbal dispute that escalated into a deadly physical fight at Navy Pier.
- Police reports show the victim was stabbed multiple times in the upper abdomen, and the suspect suffered a chest wound, both treated at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
- Following the incident, Navy Pier's beer garden was closed and cordoned off, with police investigating and no charges announced yet.
- Beyond this incident, the deadly stabbing at Navy Pier follows a previous shooting by a disgruntled former employee, prompting safety reviews amid ongoing security concerns.
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Suspect in Navy Pier fatal stabbing released without charges
A suspect in the fatal stabbing of a 56-year-old man at a Navy Pier beer garden Sunday was released without charges, police said.John Branscomb, 56, fought with another man over a woman they both had romantic interest in, according to the Cook County medical examiner's office and Ald. Brendan Reilly (42nd), whose ward includes Navy Pier. Branscomb, who lived in the Loop, was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.T…


Man in custody after fatal stabbing at Navy Pier, police say
A disagreement at Navy Pier led to the fatal stabbing of a 56-year-old man, according to police. The victim had multiple stabbing wounds in his upper body and was pronounced dead at a hospital.
Afternoon Briefing: Man in custody after fatal stabbing at Navy Pier
Good afternoon, Chicago. A man is in custody after a disagreement at Navy Pier yesterday led to the fatal stabbing of a 56-year-old man, according to police. At about 5:30 p.m. in the 600 block of East Grand Avenue, a disagreement between the suspect, 64, and the victim turned physical. The victim had multiple stab wounds in the upper body and was pronounced dead at Northwestern Hospital. Here’s what else is happening today. And remember, for th…
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