Fight on CTA Train Leads to Stabbing of 2 Women

Police say the incident occurred on a downtown train on Saturday night.

Mar. 15, 2026 at 2:35pm

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A fight involving multiple people led to two women being stabbed and injured on a CTA train in downtown Chicago on Saturday night. The 43-year-old and 23-year-old victims were cut on the arm and hand, and were taken to the hospital in good condition. The female offender was arrested, but the cause of the altercation is still unclear.

Why it matters

This incident comes just days after another stabbing at a downtown CTA platform, heightening concerns over safety on Chicago's public transit system. The CTA has faced increased scrutiny over security issues, with some calling for more police presence and improved surveillance.

The details

According to the Chicago Police Department, officers responded to the scene in the 100 block of W. Lake St. in the Loop a little before 8 p.m. on Saturday. The two victims had been involved in an earlier fight when they boarded the CTA train, and the female offender also got on the train, leading to a second altercation. The victims suffered cuts to the arm and hand.

  • The incident occurred around 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 15, 2026.

The players

Chicago Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the stabbing incident on the CTA train.

43-year-old woman

One of the two victims who was stabbed during the fight on the CTA train.

23-year-old woman

The other victim who was stabbed during the fight on the CTA train.

Female offender

The person who was arrested for stabbing the two women on the CTA train.

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What’s next

Area detectives are continuing to investigate the incident to determine the cause of the altercation.

The takeaway

The stabbing on the CTA train is the latest in a series of safety concerns on Chicago's public transit system, underscoring the need for improved security measures and a focus on addressing the root causes of violence in the city.