US Politics | ‘Multiple’ people stabbed on CTA Red Line in Chicago as police cordon off Old Town area & close station
AT least five people have been stabbed on a CTA Red Line train in Chicago, according to reports. Cops rushed to the North Clybourn Station in Old Town on Friday after receiving reports of the incident that happened on a southbound train. ABCCops dashed to the North Clybourn Station in Chicago after receiving reports of a stabbing '/ ' Chicago Fire Department officials told CBS Chicago that four of the five people attacked are in a critical condition. The victims have not been identified. One person is in custody and is being quizzed, according to police. Fox32 reporter Joanie Lum said multiple people were attacked as she shared a picture of the cordoned-off station. read more us news killer storm 2 kids killed & 3 more injured after tree falls on home during severe weather 'disoriented' Mystery of man last seen at Dollar General & found dead outside 5 days later Trains are currently not stopping at the station as it has been closed. The stabbing comes amid a spate of violence that has rocked the Chicago CTA line in recent weeks. Tiarra Berry, 19, has been charged with aggravated battery after being accused of robbing a teen, 18, on a train near Harrison station in March, Fox32 reports. In June, a man was shot on a CTA Red Line train after getting into an argument with another passenger. The victim was rushed to the University of Chicago Medical Center with serious injuries, according to CBS. Witness Kewhawn George told the outlet: ...That could've been me, you know, and like, I just thank god it wasn't. Most read in The US Sun HAIR RAISER! Long Island Medium Theresa Caputo is unrecognizable in MAJOR transformation KEEPING IT REAL Kim shows off butt stretch marks & hoses down Khloe in unedited bikini pics ACT FAST Over 100,000 families can apply $750 direct payments - deadline is in ONE WEEK DASH DOLL Kourtney Kardashian looks unrecognizable as she shows off dramatic makeover ARE YOU OK? Travis Barker concerns fans with 'disturbing' new photo after hospital stay HERE TODAY, GONE TOMORROW? Today fans predict Hoda or Savannah 'will be FIRED' amid 'feud' ...They got to arguing, and one dude swung, and then they just got to fighting.... George said the man stepped on the gunman's shoes before being shot. Cops said he was shot several times in the back and legs. Passengers started running as chaos unfolded on the train. George said: ...It was all one motion for me. As soon as I heard the shots, I said oh man. This can't be real. ...Everybody started running. I started running with everybody else.... And, Sean Harris, 24, and Eva Watts, 20, allegedly pushed a man, 46, and started beating him at the Belmont Red Line station. Shocking police data shows that there have been at least 295 reports of violent crime on the CTA this year. Last year, there were 298 incidents. Gun violence raged across the Windy City last weekend as eight people, including a girl, 17, were gunned down. Read More on The US Sun 'DAILY STRUGGLE' Gabby Petito's mom shares heartbreaking message amid legal battle WHAT HE OWES I found out the guy I was dating was engaged - I made him pay in the best way Cops revealed that at least 18 people were injured, ABC7 reported. At least 11 people have been killed and 54 injured in gun-related incidents over the past month.
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