Woman Charged After 2 Stabbed at CTA Red Line Station in Chicago

Briana Bush, 23, faces four felony charges, including attempted murder, after the January 5 incident near the 69th Street station.

Jan. 29, 2026 at 11:31pm

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A 23-year-old woman has been charged with four felonies, including attempted murder, after two people were stabbed on a CTA Red Line train in Chicago earlier this month. The incident occurred on January 5 near the 69th Street station on the city's South Side.

Why it matters

Violent crime on public transit has been an ongoing concern in Chicago, with incidents like this raising questions about safety and security measures on the CTA system. The charges against Bush also highlight the potential for serious legal consequences for such acts of violence.

The details

According to police, Briana Bush is facing four felony charges, including one count of attempted murder, in connection with the January 5 stabbing incident. The attack left two people injured on the CTA Red Line train near the 69th Street station on the South Side of Chicago.

  • The stabbing incident occurred on January 5, 2026.

The players

Briana Bush

A 23-year-old woman who has been charged with four felonies, including attempted murder, for the January 5 stabbing incident on a CTA Red Line train in Chicago.

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What’s next

Bush is due in court on Friday for a hearing related to the charges.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing challenges of maintaining safety and security on public transit systems in major cities like Chicago, where violent crime remains a persistent concern for both riders and transit authorities.