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A man was found who was stabbed in the same South Side Assisted Living facility, in which the Chicago police later shot a man with a knife that threatened other residents in the early Monday, the police said.

On Monday around 2:50 a.m., Chicago police officer replied to a call of a person with a butcher knife that threatened the residents Life supported in Grand Regency of Jackson Park, a supervised community in 1448 E. 75th St. in the Grand Crossing neighborhood, the police said.

The officials went to the unit in which the man lived and tried to speak to him, and he came to them with a knife. The police used Taser for the man for the first time, but he continued to move towards her with a knife in his hand, and the police shot and killed him.

He was declared dead at the crime scene and the police recovered a knife at the crime scene.

A few hours later, shortly after 6:30 a.m., the 58-year-old Keith Harding was found dead in a unit in the same building. He had suffered cuts on their arm and neck and was declared dead at the crime scene.

The police said she suspects that the man is the same man with the shot and killed knife who killed harding.

Our thoughts are with everyone who is affected by this event. The well -being and safety of our residents, employees and community remain our highest priority. We work fully with the authorities while carrying out their investigation and are committed to supporting our residents and employees during this difficult time.

Grand Regency from Jackson Park is advertised online as a program for adults between 22 and 64 years with physical disabilities that need help in maintaining their independence.

A neighbor who has lived there for two years said that she heard who constantly argue and it starts to be a scary place to live.

“I don't feel safe,” said Maxine Johnson. “I'm afraid all the time.”

CBS News Chicago turned to the facility for assisted living, which stated that they worked with the police in their investigations.

“Our thoughts are with everyone who is affected by this event. The well -being and security of our residents, employees and community remain our highest priority,” said Coo David Parknoy in a statement.

The officials involved in the shootout are placed in routine administrative tasks, while the Civil Office for Police Responsibility is investigating the fatal shootings.


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