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Evanston Police Called To A Stabbing, Fatal Shooting Incident

By Alina Panek

CHICAGO (CBS) - On Sunday afternoon, Evanston Police were called for a person shot and another stabbed. Further police investigation determined the two incidents were related and not random.

At 3:31 p.m., Evanston police were called to 2000 block of Wesley Avenue for the fatal shooting of Van T. Ross, 45, from Naperville, and the stabbing of a Chicago man, 27. Both were transported in critical condition to a nearby hospital. At 4:51 p.m., Ross was pronounced. On Sunday night, the Chicago man was in good condition.

The Evanston Police Detective Bureau and North Regional Major Crimes Task Force are investigating. No suspects were in custody Sunday night.

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