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Man stabbed at Arlington Heights gas station; suspect identified by police

Major police response seen after stabbing at Arlington Heights gas station 00:18

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS,  Ill. (CBS) -- Police said they know who is behind a stabbing at a BP gas station in northwest suburban Arlington Heights.

Police do not have that person in custody at this time. 

"There is no indication he poses a current threat to the public. Preliminary evidence suggests this is an isolated incident," police said in a written release. 

There was a huge police presence at the gas station at 2250 S. Arlington Heights Rd., at Algonquin Road, following the stabbing at 7:30 p.m.

Police said a man was stabbed in the chest and remains in critical condition. 

Another man was treated for an arm injury on the scene and refused further care. 

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