Man charged in last week's stabbing at DeKalb car dealership

aerial shot of DeKalb Toyota dealership
Aerial shot of last week's crime scene at the Toyota dealership in DeKalb. Photo credit CBS News Chicago

DEKALB (WBBM NEWSRADIO) - Charges have been filed against a man who allegedly stabbed someone at a car dealership in DeKalb last week.

DeKalb police said 32-year old Charles Tripicchio is charged with armed violence, attempted armed robbery and more after allegedly stabbing and slightly injuring an employee at a Toyota dealership.

Tripicchio was shot and wounded by police when he allegedly would not drop the knife and walked toward officers.

Police said Tripicchio will be transferred to the DeKalb County Jail when he recovers enough from his gunshot wound.

Police added that Tripicchio had been released from custody two weeks before after being charged with domestic violence.

State Police are investigating the police use of force.

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