Man stabbed on CTA platform in the Loop, police say

CTA station stairs
First responders report to the overnight incident at the CTA State and Lake Station. Photo credit CBS-2 Chicago

CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) - A man is hospitalized after being stabbed during an attempted robbery on a CTA platform in the Loop hours ago.

It happened shortly after 1:30 a.m.

Chicago police said a 20-year-old man was on the CTA platform at State and Lake when another man tried to rob him, and they got into a fight.

The victim ended up with a cut above his right eye and to the right side of his chest.

Police said he was taken to the hospital in good condition, and they’re looking for the person responsible.

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Featured Image Photo Credit: CBS-2 Chicago