A 19-year-old suburban man has been arrested in Oswego and charged in connection with a violent attack and robbery aboard a CTA Red Line train last October, according to Chicago police. Investigators say he was part of a group that beat and robbed a 23-year-old man near the 69th Street station on Oct. 12. The accused has a detention hearing scheduled for Wednesday.
Teen Arrested Months After Red Line Train Beating
According to FOX 32 Chicago, the suspect has been identified as Kendall Ross, 19. Police say Ross faces felony counts of aggravated battery of a transit passenger and robbery tied to the Oct. 12 attack near the 69th Street Red Line stop. He was arrested Tuesday in Oswego and is set to appear in court for a detention hearing on Wednesday.
Authorities have not said how many people may have been involved in the attack, have not released the victim’s condition, and have not disclosed what, if anything, was taken. For now, the case file is heavy on charges and light on public detail.
Transit Riders On Edge As Incidents Pile Up
The arrest lands at a moment when riders are already on edge about violence on the Red Line. A string of assaults and robberies on trains recently prompted a CPD community alert late last month, as reported in a CPD community alert. That report also highlighted a December case that led to felony charges after a delivery driver was assaulted on the Red Line.
Those kinds of incidents have riders saying they are wary, especially during off-peak hours. Community leaders and everyday commuters alike have been pushing for tighter coordination between the CTA and Chicago police to increase visible security on trains and platforms…