An altercation in Watseka Thursday afternoon has left a man dead. Police are investigating following a stabbing incident in the 100-block of E. Oak Street.

The stabbing victim died at IMH. After trying to sort out the details as to what happened, Watseka Police arrested 23-year-old Andre Maiden of Kankakee. He’s now charged with aggravated battery. Further charges may be filed after the case is reviewed by the Iroquois County State’s Attorney’s Office.

Watseka Police report the incident occurred at 4:14 pm. The stabbing took place Nov. 21 in the 100 block of East Oak. Police found a man with a stab wound to the neck. Riverside ambulance was called to the scene and the victim was transported to Iroquois Memorial Hospital. The victim later died at IMH.

Police are withholding the name of the victim at this time, pending notification of relatives.

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