Chicago police have a 30-year-old man in custody following a violent stabbing in South Austin.
The attack happened late Sunday night on the city’s West Side.
Officers responded to a call in the 900 block of North Lamon Avenue at 10:53 p.m.
The location sits near the intersection of North Lamon and Iowa Street.
Investigators say a fight broke out between a 30-year-old man and his 53-year-old mother.
During the physical struggle, the man reportedly stabbed his mother multiple times.
Emergency crews rushed the woman to Mount Sinai Hospital.
Medical staff listed her in critical condition upon arrival.
Responding officers quickly located the son and took him into custody.
Police confirmed they recovered a weapon at the scene of the crime.
Harrison Area detectives are currently leading the investigation into the motive.
Recent History
The South Austin neighborhood has faced a challenging wave of domestic violence recently.
This stabbing on North Lamon occurs just blocks away from previous reports of aggravated battery in the area.
Residents in the 15th District have expressed growing concerns over late-night safety on residential side streets.
According to recent Chicago Police Department data, domestic-related calls remain a primary driver of violent incidents in the Austin community.
Community leaders have been pushing for more resources to de-escalate family disputes before they turn deadly.
This specific block of North Lamon Avenue is typically a quiet residential pocket.
However, the late-night siren response Sunday served as a grim reminder of the rising tensions in the neighborhood.
Police presence remained heavy on the scene for several hours into Monday morning.
Detectives are now working to determine if there were prior calls for service at this specific address.
No formal charges have been announced against the suspect as of Monday afternoon.
