A late-night confrontation on the Morse CTA Red Line platform in Rogers Park ended with a 56-year-old man stabbed in the hand Thursday night, authorities said. He was taken to St. Francis Hospital in Evanston and listed in good condition, while the attacker bolted from the station on foot before police arrived.
Police response and investigation
Officers were called to the Morse stop just before 11 p.m. after reports of a fight on the platform. According to police, an argument between two men turned physical, and one of them pulled out a sharp object and stabbed the other in the hand. Area Three detectives are handling the case, and investigators have not released a suspect description. Police did not immediately provide additional details, ABC7 Chicago reports.
Where it happened
The struggle broke out on the platform in the 1300 block of West Morse Avenue, according to local reports. The Chicago Sun-Times puts the incident at about 10:40 p.m. and notes that the attacker ran off before officers got to the scene.
Red Line safety and recent incidents
The episode adds to a string of stabbings reported on the Red Line this year, fueling anxiety among regular riders and keeping transit safety in the spotlight. Coverage in January highlighted similar attacks on the line that left riders injured.
Station details
Morse station, at 1358 West Morse Avenue, serves the Rogers Park neighborhood with an island platform for Red Line service between Jarvis and Loyola stations. The station was rebuilt in 2012 and remains a busy north side stop for commuters and late-night riders alike. More station details are available on Wikipedia.
What investigators say
Police confirmed the victim was taken to St. Francis in good condition, and no arrests have been announced. Detectives are reviewing surveillance footage and speaking with witnesses as they search for the suspect. FOX 32 Chicago reports that authorities are continuing to track leads in the case.
