Overview
- Police say an argument on a Blue Line train around 9:25 p.m. escalated when a man poured a liquid on the woman and ignited it.
- Witnesses and video show bystanders extinguishing the flames and aiding the victim after she exited onto the platform.
- The suspect, described as approximately 45 years old, fled when the train stopped at Clark/Lake and remains at large.
- CTA service was halted for several hours, with Blue Line trains resuming around 1:30 a.m., and normal operations reported Tuesday morning.
- CPD arson detectives are investigating, reviewing evidence to identify the substance used and determine motive, and have reported no arrests.