Man Charged in Fatal Stabbing at Chicago’s CTA Green Line Station
Chicago, IL — April 26, 2025 — The Chicago Police Department has charged a man in connection with the fatal stabbing of a woman at a CTA Green Line station on Thursday afternoon.
Willi Holmes, 54, faces one felony count of first-degree murder following the death of 25-year-old Emily Carlson.
Authorities say the incident occurred around 1:00 p.m. at the Central Avenue Green Line station. Officers responded to reports of a stabbing and found Carlson with critical injuries. Despite emergency responders’ efforts, she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Holmes was taken into custody shortly after the attack. Police have not yet released information regarding a possible motive or whether the victim and suspect knew each other.
The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident to contact police.
The Central Avenue station was temporarily closed Thursday afternoon as officers conducted their investigation but has since reopened.
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