Man killed in knife attack on Blue Line train

ROSEMONT, Ill. (WGN) — A man is dead after he was stabbed during an alleged knife attack on a CTA train in the northwest suburbs on Wednesday night.

Chicago police said the deadly stabbing unfolded on a Blue Line train as it passed through the 5800 block of North River Road in Rosemont.

According to police, the victim, a 42-year-old man, was riding the train when he got into an argument with a male whose age is unknown.

Officers said as the two argued, the offender allegedly pulled out a knife and attacked the man.

During the incident, the victim suffered a stab wound to his thigh. He was later taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Officers said following the alleged stabbing, a person was taken into custody, but charges against him are pending.

Currently, it is unclear what led up to the stabbing and authorities have not yet identified the individual killed.

Anyone with information on the stabbing is asked to contact CPD Area Five Detectives at 312-746-6554 or dial 911.

Those with information that could help authorities in their investigation can also leave a tip at CPDtip.com. Tips can be filed anonymously.