Coverage dated October 23, 2026

Man accused of fatally stabbing victim in Avondale in 2025

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CHICAGO — A Chicago man accused of fatally stabbing another man on the city's Northwest Side last summer is now facing a felony charge. Chicago police say 48-year-old Tomas Velasquez-Argueta has been charged with one felony count of first-degree murder.

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  1. WGN Chicago

    Man accused of fatally stabbing victim in Avondale in 2025 (opens WGN Chicago)

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    CHICAGO — A Chicago man accused of fatally stabbing another man on the city's Northwest Side last summer is now facing a felony charge. Chicago police say 48-year-old Tomas Velasquez-Argueta has been charged with one felony count of first-degree murder.

  2. Sun Times

    Man charged with fatally beating man near Avondale railroad tracks (opens Sun Times)

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    A man is expected in court Friday, accused of fatally stabbing a man near railroad tracks last July in Avondale, Chicago police said. Tomas Velasquez-Argueta, 48, was arrested Wednesday in the 1300 block of Madison Street in Evanston and charged with first degree murder, Chicago police said.

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