Chicago man charged with attempted murder after stabbing on CTA Green Line
A Chicago man has been arrested and charged with eight felonies, including attempted murder, four hours after he allegedly stabbed a man on the CTA Green Line. Chicago Police said Ivan Weldon, 42, was arrested by members of the Counter Terrorism Mass Transit Team on Friday evening just before midnight in the 100 block of N. Wells Street.
In addition to attempted murder, Weldon was also charged with aggravated battery of a peace officer, three counts of aggravated battery in a public place, two felony counts of aggravated battery of a transit employee, and aggravated battery causing great bodily harm. Weldon allegedly stabbed a 48-year-old man at the Garfield Station on the Green Line shortly before 8 p.m. on May 31. The condition of the victim was not known.
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