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4 Teens Arrested After Miller Park Fight, Stabbing

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A person was stabbed in Miller Park Tuesday evening

UPDATED 4 p.m. | Four teenagers were arrested in connection with a fight that led to a stabbing Tuesday night at Miller Park, authorities said.

The fight broke out around 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Police responding to the scene found a 20-year-old man with multiple stab wounds to his back. He was treated and released from the hospital, Bloomington Police said. A second man also suffered minor injuries.

The investigation led to a search warrant for an address in Normal, police said. Four men, all ages 18 or 19 and from Bloomington-Normal, were arrested on mob action charges. One of the men was also charged with possession of a stolen firearm. Police also found the knife believed to be used in Tuesday's incident.

The investigation is ongoing. If you have information, contact Detective Melton at (309) 434-2537. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can also contact Crime Stoppers at (309) 828-1111.

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