Overview
- Police say the attack happened around 9:25 p.m. near the Clark/Lake station when a man believed to be about 45 poured a liquid on a 26-year-old woman and ignited it.
- The victim sustained severe burns and was transported to Stroger Hospital, where she remains in critical condition, according to authorities.
- The suspect fled when the train stopped and the flames were out before officers arrived, with witnesses reporting that bystanders helped extinguish the fire and render aid.
- Blue Line service was suspended for hours and resumed around 1:30 a.m., and the CTA says it is working closely with investigators.
- Police have taken a person of interest into custody as the case remains active, and no charges have been announced; a local report about electronic monitoring and prior arrests has not been confirmed by officials.