JOLIET - A Joliet man has been charged with attempted murder after police say he stabbed another man multiple times during a targeted attack earlier this week.

What we know:

Jesus Simms, 32, is charged with attempted murder, armed violence, armed robbery, three counts of aggravated battery and unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, according to Joliet police.

Investigators said Simms stabbed a 45-year-old man multiple times on Nov. 12 near South Ottawa and McDonough streets. Officers were called to the area about 4:43 p.m. for a report of a stabbing and found the victim suffering from several wounds. The man was taken to Ascension St. Joseph Medical Center with serious injuries.

Police said Simms approached the victim and then stabbed him repeatedly. Detectives believe the two m

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