Two different stabbings occurred on the CTA train station’s red and orange lines leaving them in serious condition. Both of these incidents occurred earlier today.
Red Line
The first stabbing happened yesterday at around 9:08 pm on the red line. This happened at the CTA 95th Street station. According to the police, the victim had gotten into an argument with the attacker. Afterward, the 21-year-old suspect pulled out a knife and repeatedly stabbed the victim in the stomach, arms, and even the head.
The victim was in serious condition and was transported to Advocate Christ Hospital. Additionally, the attacker was also taken to that same hospital in good condition and later arrested.
Orange Line
Furthermore, the second stabbing was on the orange line by the Western Avenue stop. Later the police arrived at around 4:30 a.m. today to find a 40-year-old man on the floor bleeding and barely conscious. He had been stabbed and also robbed.
The police said the attacker first stabbed the victim and then took his cell phone before fleeing the scene. Straightaway the victim was quickly taken to Mount Sinai Hospital in stable condition. These incidents have left CTA riders feeling unsafe. “We do need more patrols and safety on the train,” said frequent CTA rider Willie Bryant.
How To Help
Surely the police are still on the lookout for the Orange Line attacker. Evidently, area detectives are continuing to look for the suspect. According to the police, thanks to the CTA cameras, they can describe the suspect as a young black man between the ages of 20 to 30. He was wearing a grey jacket, black hoodie, white shoes, and a backpack.
Additionally, if anyone has information on the suspect please reach out to CPD detectives at 312-745-4706.
Written By Erika Cano
Sources
ABC 7 News: Chicago police: 2 injured in separate stabbings on CTA Red, Orange lines
Fox 32 Chicago: Chicago police seek help identifying suspect in CTA robbery, stabbing
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