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Woman Set on Fire During CTA Train Argument in Chicago

11/19/2025

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A 26-year-old woman was set on fire during an argument on a Chicago Transit Authority train Monday night.
The incident occurred around 9:25 p.m. when a 45-year-old man poured liquid on her.
He fled as the train stopped.
Authorities later took a person of interest into custody.
The Chicago Police Department is investigating the case.

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Story summary

A 26-year-old woman was set on fire during an argument on a Chicago Transit Authority train Monday night.
The incident occurred around 9:25 p.m. when a 45-year-old man poured liquid on her.
He fled as the train stopped.
Authorities later took a person of interest into custody.
The Chicago Police Department is investigating the case.