CTA Crime: Man injured in knife attack on Red Line train in Englewood

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Friday, June 17, 2022
Man injured in knife attack on CTA Red Line train

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A man was stabbed on a CTA Red Line train in Englewood Thursday night, Chicago police said.

The 21-year-old victim was on a train at the 63rd Street station at about 11:16 p.m. when police said the suspect approached him.

Police said the suspect then pulled out a knife and started attacking the victim.

The man was cut twice on his arm and transported to University of Chicago Medical Center in good condition.

The suspect was arrested a short time later and a knife was recovered. Police said. Area One detectives are investigating.

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