Man stabbed, killed on CTA Blue Line train in Rosemont ID'd, officials say

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Friday, June 27, 2025
Person stabbed, killed on CTA train in Rosemont: Officials

ROSEMONT, Ill. (WLS) -- A person who was stabbed on the CTA Blue Line has died, according to officials.

The stabbing happened on a train that was traveling inbound from O'Hare on Wednesday at about 7 p.m., Rosemont police said.

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Rosemont police took one person into custody nearby.

The Cook County Medical Examiner confirmed that the victim died. He was identified as 42-year-old Jason Rowinski.

"This is Chicago's jurisdiction and the Chicago Police Department has taken over the criminal investigation," Rosemont police said in a statement. "The offender has been transferred to CPD custody."

Forest Park-bound Blue Line service was extensively delayed during the police investigation, CTA officials said.

ABC7 has reached out to Chicago police for more information.

No further information was immediately available.

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