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Red Line CTA Riders Punched By Group Of Unknown Males

CHICAGO (CBS)--Red Line riders are getting punched while waiting on the CTA platform at some stations, Chicago police said in a community alert.

During two incidents of random violence last week, multiple men were seen opening the side operator window of an L train and hitting people standing on the platform, according to Chicago police.

CTA photos of punching suspects

Police hope these photos will help find the people responsible.

CTA punching suspects

The incidents happened around 7:45 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22 at the Sheridan station and at 4:45 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21 at the State and Grand stop, according to police.

 

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