Urbana stabbing leaves four hospitalized suspect arrested

On Sunday evening in Urbana, Illinois, a large fight involving approximately 15 people escalated into a stabbing incident resulting in four individuals being hospitalized with injuries ranging from minor cuts to life-threatening wounds. Urbana Police responded promptly to reports from the 1600 block of Hunter Street and, upon arrival, confirmed multiple stabbing victims. Witnesses provided crucial descriptions of the suspect and the vehicle, enabling officers to quickly locate and arrest 18-year-old Samuel Garcia of Arcola, who faces attempted murder charges. Garcia initially fled the scene but was apprehended as a passenger in his vehicle. Authorities continue to investigate the incident and encourage anyone with information to contact Urbana Police or Champaign County Crime Stoppers, with options for anonymous tips and potential rewards for information leading to arrests. The police department emphasized that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.