Overview
- A 27-year-old woman was stabbed in the chest while sitting on a bench at the UIC-Halsted CTA Blue Line platform around 11:14–11:15 p.m. on Nov. 8.
- Police say the attacker pulled a large knife from a backpack before the assault; the victim was taken to Stroger Hospital in good condition.
- CPD released a surveillance image showing the man holding a knife and said he left the station and was last seen walking north on South Morgan Street.
- The suspect is described as a Black male about 6 feet tall and 160–180 pounds, wearing a pink beanie, gray hooded jacket, orange sweater, light blue jeans, white shoes, and carrying a gray backpack.
- Anyone with information is urged to contact Area 3 detectives at 312-744-8261 or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTIP.com, referencing case number JJ482668.