While still en route to the business, Sterling Officers were notified that one of the individuals had been stabbed. Â
Upon arrival, Sterling officers found a 47-year-old male from Sterling who had suffered several stab wounds. The other individual involved, a 31-year-old male from Dixon, was also still on scene.
Both males involved were transported to CGH Medical Center by CGH EMS Services. The 47-year-old male was later transferred to a Rockford area hospital for further treatment.
The 31-year-old male is still being treated at CGH Medical Center.
Evidence indicates this was an isolated incident involving only these two individuals, and there is no further threat to the community or to the public. Walmart remains open to the public. Â
No names are being released at this time. This is still an active investigation and
future charges are pending.
Sterling Police were assisted at the scene by Rock Falls Police, Whiteside County Sheriff, Illinois State Police, Illinois Secretary of State Police, Illinois State Police Crime Scene Services, CGH EMS, and Sterling Fire Department.
Sterling Police ask that anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information on the incident please contact Sterling PD at 815-632-6640 or Whiteside County CrimestoppersÂ
at 815-625-7867.
