UPDATED: Oak Fest Disrupted by Post-Fireworks Stabbing

Updated, July 5, 12:11 p.m.

after a post-fireworks stabbing Monday, July 4, Oak Forest Police Chief Greg Anderson has confirmed.

Two men between the carnival and food tent began arguing and a physical altercation ensued around 10:15 p.m. One man was stabbed and the other had minor cuts, scrapes and bruises, Anderson said. For more, read: Police Chief: Victim OK, Post-Fireworks Stabbing 'Not a Gang Situation.'

Updated, 12:56 a.m.

Oak Fest's closing was as scheduled, city staff have reported. Oak Fest is scheduled to close after the fireworks regardless, according to Mayor Hank Kuspa.

Earlier reports indicated that staff shut down the fest early following a post-fireworks stabbing.

There was an incident, Kuspa said, but the police had it under control.

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Updated, 11:52 p.m.

Two people were stabbed following the fireworks at Oak Fest Monday night, a source at the scene has confirmed.

Updated, 11:39 p.m.

Early reports from the scene indicate that the incident was a domestic dispute. Patch is still confirming the details and will update the story as more information becomes available.

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Originally posted at 11:20 p.m.

City officials have shut down Oak Fest early, immediately following the fireworks, after an incident involving public safety.

City Clerk Scott Burkhardt confirmed that the fest was shut down early.

Fest-goers are speculating that two people were stabbed in a confrontation following the fireworks. Burkhardt could not immediately confirm the details.

"We closed Oak Fest after the fireworks," said Burkhardt. "Everyone is safe, that's the important thing."