The Wednesday morning commute at Hamilton E. Holmes MARTA took a grim turn when a man who had been stabbed nearby ran to the station for help, according to officials. Details were scarce as of Wednesday, and authorities described the situation as a developing incident.
What happened
According to FOX 5 Atlanta, a short video clip shows the injured man arriving at the H.E. Holmes station entrance after the stabbing. An internal station bulletin did not specify where the attack took place or provide any update on the victim’s condition.
Why this matters for MARTA riders
The stabbing comes on the heels of another violent incident on the transit system earlier this month. On May 30, a 66-year-old woman was fatally stabbed aboard a train at Oakland City, as reported by the Associated Press. The recent string of violence has drawn federal scrutiny, and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that the Federal Transit Administration has opened an inquiry into MARTA’s safety policies.
Station details and how to report tips
Hamilton E. Holmes serves as the western terminus of MARTA’s Blue Line and features large surface parking lots with more than 1,400 free daily spaces, according to MARTA. Riders who witness suspicious activity or need to report an incident can call MARTA Police non-emergency at 404-848-4900 or emergency dispatch at 404-848-4911.
Authorities have not released much information about the stabbing and have not identified a suspect, FOX 5 Atlanta reported. We will update this post as investigators release more information.
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