CTA worker stabbed at Loop Red Line station after woman accidentally sprayed with water: CPD

Thursday, July 29, 2021
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A CTA employee was stabbed at a Loop Red Line station Wednesday night, Chicago police said.

The stabbing occurred at the State and Lake station at about 10:44 p.m. Police said a 49-year-old CTA employee was washing a platform when he accidentally sprayed water on a woman.

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The woman became upset and approached the employee before stabbing him, police said.

The employee was transported to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in fair condition.

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Police said the woman was taken into custody at the scene. Area Three detectives are investigating and charges are pending.
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