Chicago man arrested for attempted murder, home invasion in Champaign

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - A Chicago man was arrested and charged with home invasion and attempted murder in Champaign.

Champaign police said they were called to the 1600 block of W. Bradley Ave. at 12:39 p.m. on Feb. 17 for a report of a stabbing.

Officers found a person with multiple injuries. The victim was rushed to the hospital for treatment.

Police said a woman came home and found a family member seriously injured and in distress in the presence of 26-year-old Jaylen King of Chicago.

King ran away, stealing the woman's vehicle to leave, police said.

He was caught a short time later by Illinois State Police on Interstate 57 near Clifton.

King was arrested on charged of attempted murder, home invasion, and traffic citations from ISP.

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