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Four Venezuelan Migrants Arrested for Assault and Robbery on Chicago Train

The suspects, believed to be in the U.S. illegally, are accused of attacking a 49-year-old man, leading to potential deportation upon conviction.

  • Four Venezuelan men were arrested in Chicago for allegedly robbing and strangling a 49-year-old man on the Pink Line train.
  • The suspects, identified as Fernando Loyo-Rodriguez, Wilker Gutierrez Sierra, Carlos Carreno-Carreno, and Yonnier Guasamucare Garcia, are believed to be migrants from Venezuela.
  • The incident occurred near the Kostner Avenue station, and the victim reportedly lost consciousness but has since begun to recover.
  • Three of the four suspects face deportation if convicted, with their legal status in the U.S. currently unconfirmed by police.
  • The suspects were residing at a Chicago migrant shelter, highlighting the city's ongoing challenges with managing a surge in migrant arrivals.
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