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- calendar_today October 11, 2026
Man Charged in Fatal CTA Janitor Stabbing
Chicago police have announced charges against Chevazz Campbell, 37, in the robbery and fatal stabbing of CTA janitor Julian Mobley at the Damen Green Line station on the city’s Near West Side. The incident took place Thursday afternoon and has brought renewed attention to transit worker safety on public transit.
Details of the Incident
According to police, the incident occurred just before 3 p.m. Thursday in the 2000 block of West Lake Street. A 41-year-old man, later identified as CTA janitor Julian Mobley, was approached in the mezzanine area of the Damen Green Line station by another individual. Police reported that a verbal altercation between the two men escalated into a physical confrontation, during which the male suspect allegedly produced a sharp object and stabbed the CTA worker in the neck.
Response and Arrest
The victim was found unresponsive in a nearby room of the station. Paramedics from the Chicago Fire Department responded quickly and transported Mobley to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Chicago police later identified and arrested Chevazz Campbell Thursday night in Englewood on the city’s Southwest Side, several hours after the incident. Formal charges and Campbell’s identity were announced on Sunday morning.
Charges Filed
Chevazz Campbell faces multiple felony charges, including:
- First-degree murder
- Armed robbery with a dangerous weapon
- Possessing a weapon as a felon
- Murder—other forcible felony
- Two counts of possessing weapons on CTA property
- One count of trespassing on CTA without paying
A detention hearing for Campbell was scheduled for Sunday.
Victim Identified and Community Response
Pennie McCoach, president of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 308, identified the victim as Julian Mobley, an eight-year rail maintenance janitor and union veteran. McCoach described Mobley as a husband of 20 years and father of two, noting the youngest child is just 18 months old.
Renewed Safety Concerns for Transit Workers
The deadly incident at the Green Line station has led to renewed calls for stricter safety measures to protect transit employees. Union leaders and city officials are urging heightened attention to the security risks faced by those working on public transit.
Ongoing Investigation
Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the cta janitor stabbing and encourage anyone with additional information to come forward. The case remains a significant concern as it highlights ongoing issues related to public transit crime and transit worker safety.
Source: wgntv.com.
