Months after a driver crashes, police allege a fatal stabbing happened first
Chicago police charged Antwain Allen with murder after investigators linked him to the May death of Curtis Stone.
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- 13 November 2026
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A crash follows a stabbing allegation
Chicago police say 41-year-old Curtis Stone was stabbed on May 7 before attempting to drive away. He later crashed, and investigators came to treat the stabbing rather than the collision as the cause of the fatal emergency. The short public release does not describe the relationship between Stone and the accused or what officers believe led to the confrontation. [1] [2]
Arrest six months later
Police arrested 50-year-old Antwain Allen on November 10 and announced the charge two days later. Investigators say Allen was identified as the person responsible for stabbing Stone. The department has not publicly explained whether that identification came from witnesses, video, physical evidence or a combination of sources. Each method carries different reliability questions that can be tested in court. [1] [2]
First-degree murder count
Allen faces one count of first-degree murder. The charge reflects the state’s allegation that the killing satisfies Illinois murder law; it does not decide intent or guilt. Prosecutors will need to connect Allen to the stabbing and show that the wound caused Stone’s death, while separating the consequences of the later crash. Medical and reconstruction evidence may therefore matter alongside any identification evidence. [1] [2]
Detention hearing
Police said Allen was due for a detention hearing on November 12. That hearing addresses whether release conditions can manage the risks identified by prosecutors. It is not a trial, and a detention order would not replace the presumption of innocence. The sources reviewed did not identify a plea, defense lawyer or public response from Allen. [1] [2]
The record still has gaps
A full complaint should clarify the alleged weapon, location, chronology and evidence connecting Allen to Stone. It may also explain why the arrest came months after the death. Until those records are available, the police account should remain attributed and Stone should be identified as the victim rather than reduced to the circumstances of the crash. This report is a sourced snapshot of the public record on November 14, 2026, not a prediction about guilt or punishment. A complaint, indictment or police release explains probable cause and the prosecution theory; it is not a trial record. The accused remains presumed innocent unless guilt is established through a plea or verdict. Future coverage should identify who made each assertion, report a defense response when one becomes available and treat detention, probable cause and guilt as separate legal questions. The next worthwhile update will be a new court filing, a ruling, a verified change in the evidence or a material statement from counsel—not a repetition of the arrest announcement. Court records may narrow, correct or replace parts of the first public account. The Decoder will preserve the original publication date when revising this report and will describe material changes transparently. Images are used only to identify a verified person or event; a booking photograph documents an arrest and does not imply guilt. [1] [2]
Sources & further reading
- Offender charged with murder of 41-year-old male ↗Chicago Police Department · 2026-11-13 · Primary source
- Chicago men face murder charges in separate fatal stabbings ↗Fox 32 Chicago · 2026-11-13
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