Chicago police search for suspects in brutal CTA Red Line assault

The Brief

  • Two suspects attacked a woman on a CTA Red Line platform near N. Clark around 4 p.m.
  • Victim was dragged by her hair, punched and kicked while a second suspect blocked help
  • Police seeking suspects; tips urged as officials remind riders to stay alert

CHICAGO Chicago police are searching for suspects who attacked a victim on a CTA Red Line platform in the Near North Side neighborhood on Friday afternoon.

Around 4 p.m., two suspects approached the victim who was waiting at the Clark/Division CTA Red Line platform in the 1200 block of N. Clark Avenue, according to police.

During the incident, one of the suspects allegedly pulled the victim to the ground by her hair and punched her in the face multiple times and kicked her in the head and body, while the other suspect blocked anyone from assisting the victim.

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