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Police Seek Suspect in Stabbing on UIC-Halsted Blue Line Platform

Detectives released a surveillance image, requesting tips through CPDTip.com.

Overview

  • The stabbing occurred around 11:15 p.m. Saturday at the UIC-Halsted station in the 400 block of South Halsted Street on the Near West Side.
  • Police said a woman seated on a bench was stabbed in the chest and was reported in good condition on Sunday.
  • Investigators say the attacker pulled a large knife from a backpack before approaching the victim.
  • The suspect left the platform and was last seen heading north on Morgan Street.
  • Police described the man as about 6 feet tall and 160–180 pounds, last seen in a pink beanie, gray hoodie, orange sweater, light blue jeans, and white shoes, and asked anyone with information to contact Area 3 detectives at 312-744-8261 or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTip.com.