Man Seriously Injured in Stabbing on CTA Red Line Train

 

Man Seriously Injured in CTA Red Line Stabbing Near 69th Street

Incident Occurs Near 69th Street Station

A 34-year-old man was seriously injured during a stabbing early Sunday morning on a CTA Red Line train on Chicago’s South Side, according to authorities. The incident happened around 2:51 a.m. on January 11, 2026, while the train was at or near the 69th Street station in the Englewood neighborhood.

Police said the victim was traveling aboard the train when a confrontation broke out with another passenger. The situation escalated quickly, leading to a violent encounter that resulted in the man being stabbed. Emergency responders were called to the scene, and the train was temporarily stopped as officers secured the area.

Argument Escalates Into Violence

Preliminary information indicates the incident began as a verbal argument between the victim and an unknown male. Investigators believe the disagreement intensified into a physical confrontation before the stabbing occurred. The suspect fled the scene before police arrived, leaving the victim injured on the train.

Authorities have not released information about what prompted the argument or whether the individuals involved knew each other. Detectives are continuing to review surveillance footage from the train and station as part of the investigation.

Victim Hospitalized in Serious Condition

The 34-year-old man sustained stab wounds to the chest and neck, officials said. He was transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center for treatment. As of the latest update, the victim was listed in serious condition.

Police have not provided further details about his identity or current medical status. No other injuries were reported in connection with the incident.

No Arrests as Investigation Continues

As of Sunday, no suspects were in custody. Area One detectives are leading the investigation and are working to identify the individual responsible. Authorities are asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has relevant information to come forward.

CTA officials have not announced any service changes related to the stabbing, but police presence was increased in the area following the incident.

Recent Violence Raises Safety Concerns

The Red Line stabbing comes amid a series of recent violent incidents on Chicago transit. Less than 24 hours earlier, a 37-year-old man was fatally stabbed aboard a Blue Line train at the Clark and Lake station in the Loop. That incident occurred early Saturday morning and remains under investigation.

Additionally, on January 5, two people—a man and a woman—were injured during a separate stabbing incident on the platform of the same 69th Street Red Line station. That altercation was also reported to have followed an argument.

While investigators have not indicated any connection between the incidents, the recent cases have renewed attention on safety concerns across the city’s transit system. Officials continue to emphasize the importance of reporting suspicious behavior and conflicts before they escalate.