Fatal Stabbing in Naperville

One is dead and two were injured in the stabbing

Naperville Police are investigating a stabbing that killed one man and wounded two others.

Shortly before 1 a.m. on Saturday, Naperville Paramedics and Police responded to a report of a person having been stabbed but found three individuals with stab wounds, according to a press release from Naperville Police. All three were taken to Edward hospital.

The release says one of the victims, Shaun Wild, 24, died as a result of his injuries.

Wild was a North Central College alumnus and teacher at Spring Brook Elementary School in Naperville, according to a press release from the college.

The second victim, Willie Hayes, a senior at North Central College, was seriously injured in the same incident. Police said early this morning he underwent surgery in relation to his injuries and his status was unknown.

North Central College said in their release that Hayes remains in intensive care at Edward Hospital with a "posititve prognosis."

A third victim injured was treated and released from the hospital this morning. The identity of the third victim is unknown at this time.

The address of the incident, 16 W. Chicago Avenue, is also the location of a bar in the city's downtown area called Frankie's Blue Room. This is where the incident occurred, according to Naperville Patch.com.

While on scene, Naperville officers identified a suspect who was taken into custody. The investigation into this incident is ongoing and additional information will be released when it becomes available.

Anyone with information concerning this investigation is asked to contact the Naperville Police Investigations Section at 630-420-6726, or call the Crime Stoppers Hotline at 630-420-6006.

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