HAMILTON CO.—We’re hearing very preliminary reports of a stabbing in McLeansboro tonight (Hamilton County).
Unconfirmed reports have it that a 19-year-old male victim has been taken from the local medical facility by helicopter after suffering stab wounds to his heart, liver and lung.
The stabbing allegedly took place after a fight over cigarettes, this occurring a little after 10 p.m. on South Marshall Street. Our information has it that a juvenile male has been arrested as a result.
We do have names but are holding them pending further information. Keep checking back; as more info comes in, we’ll update.