Teen Charged In Near North Red Line Attacks

CHICAGO — A 15-year-old boy has been charged with mob action and aggravated battery after three people were attacked at a CTA Red Line platform on the Near North Side on Saturday. The teen was taken into custody after he was identified on CTA surveillance videos as one of the suspects in the attacks, police said.

Police said the 15-year-old kicked and punched two of the victims multiple times, alongside eight to ten other offenders who also attacked the victims.

"One of the two victims sustained great bodily harm, suffering bone fractures, abrasions and lacerations," police said in a media release.

Police released surveillance images earlier this week of six suspects wanted in connection with the attacks, which occurred around 7:30 p.m. on Saturday.

A mob of teens also damaged public property on the Near North Side and caused businesses to close early, Ald. Brian Hopkins said.

The 15-year-old has been charged with two felony counts of mob action, one felony count of aggravated battery causing great bodily harm and a misdemeanor count of aggravated battery.

He was schedule to appear in court on Thursday.

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