Paroled Felon Accused in Brutal Red Line Attack Now Faces Murder Charge

Vivian Morgan, the 61-year-old woman beaten on a CTA Red Line train, has died from her injuries, potentially leading to upgraded charges for suspect Mijawon Johnson.

• Vivian Morgan, a 61-year-old woman who was found beaten on a CTA Red Line train, died over the weekend.
• Mijawon Johnson, 36, is accused of attacking Morgan and is currently facing charges of attempted murder and aggravated battery.
• Johnson was on parole at the time of the attack, having served part of a six-year sentence for armed robbery.
• Morgan was found seriously injured on a train car at the Roosevelt station around 1:30 a.m. on Jan. 4.
• Johnson is alleged to have held Morgan's head down on the seat while punching her in the head and torso and then stomping her body.

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