A Thanksgiving morning Red Line ride on Chicago's South Side turned violent when a 48-year-old man was stabbed and robbed aboard a CTA train near the 47th Street station, according to Chicago police. The attack happened at about 11:40 a.m., and the victim was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in good condition. Police said the assailants bolted from the train with the man's belongings after the confrontation.
Police: Confrontation On Train Near 47th
According to CBS Chicago, officers said three people approached the man while he was seated on a train at the 47th Street stop along the Dan Ryan Expressway at about 11:40 a.m. A fight broke out in the rail car, and the victim was stabbed in the back, the outlet reported. The suspects then ran from the train with their property.
Victim Taken To Hospital; No Arrests Reported
As reported by ABC7 Chicago, police said one of the suspects pulled out a "sharp object" during the robbery and stabbed the 48-year-old man. He was transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center in good condition. Chicago police told ABC7 that no one was in custody Thursday night as detectives continued their investigation.
What This Says About Red Line Safety
The attack is the latest to highlight ongoing safety concerns on the Red Line, where riders and officials have raised alarms about a series of robberies and assaults. A Chicago Sun-Times analysis previously found that serious crimes on CTA trains and buses are often unsolved, and local coverage has tracked other robberies and attacks on the Red Line in recent months. The Sun-Times and CBS Chicago have documented similar incidents and the investigative challenges they present.
Investigation Ongoing
Chicago police told ABC7 Chicago that the probe is active and that no arrests had been announced. Officials have not released suspect descriptions or a possible motive.
