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Man charged with attempted murder after stabbing in The Loop

A man was charged after a stabbing left another man seriously injured outside a Walgreens in The Loop on Thursday night. 

Chicago police said Alejandro Tellez, 36, was charged with a felony count of attempted first degree murder and aggravated battery. 

Chicago police said a 25-year-old man approached a group of men in the first block of North State Street just after 9:15 p.m. Police said there was an argument before a 36-year-old man, identified as Tellez, stabbed the 25-year-old. 

The victim was taken to Northwestern Hospital in serious condition. 

Tellez is expected in court for a detention hearing on Saturday.   

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