A man was critically injured after an argument turned into a stabbing on a Chicago Transit Authority Blue Line platform on Wednesday evening.
The attack happened at about 8.25pm at the Division station in the 1200 block of North Milwaukee Avenue, in the West Town area. The station is near the junction of Milwaukee Avenue, Division Street and Ashland Avenue.
Chicago police said the victim became involved in a dispute with another man, which then turned physical. He was struck with a sharp object and suffered cuts to his neck and back.
Officers detained a suspect at the scene. The man has not been publicly identified and charges remain pending while detectives investigate.
The victim was taken to Stroger Hospital in a critical condition. His age and any further details about his injuries have not been released.
Investigation continues after Blue Line stabbing
Detectives from Area Five are leading the investigation. Police have not said what sparked the argument or whether the two men knew each other.
The stabbing comes as Chicago authorities continue efforts to improve safety across the CTA network. The transit agency recently launched its Safe Ride Specialist programme, using trained crisis-response and violence-intervention teams on the system.
Cook County sheriff’s deputies have also been assigned to patrol CTA tracks, while the Chicago City Council is expected to consider renewing the police department’s transit safety contract.
