A man accused of fatally stabbing a Chicago Transit Authority worker outside a train station during a daytime attack had previous alleged encounters with the law, authorities said.
Chevazz Campbell, 37, is charged in the stabbing death of Julian Mobley, 41, a husband and father who worked as a CTA janitor, according to FOX 32 Chicago.
The attack occurred shortly before 3 p.m. Thursday at the Damen Green Line station.
Chevazz Campbell, 37, was charged with murder in the stabbing death. (Chicago Police Department)
Prosecutors said Campbell allegedly stabbed Mobley in the neck after an argument began when Campbell entered the station through a gate without paying.
Before the stabbing, Campbell allegedly sprayed Mobley in the face twice with mace, prosecutors said, according to FOX 32.
Police say a Chicago Transit Authority worker was fatally stabbed Thursday at the Damen Green Line station. (FOX 32 Chicago)
According to FOX 32, Campbell was wearing an electronic monitoring device at the time and had at least four probation violations filed against him for alleged curfew violations.
Police said a suspect wearing an ankle monitor stabbed and killed a transit worker at the Damen Green Line station in Chicago last week. (FOX32 Chicago)
Chicago Police confirmed to News Outlet that Campbell also allegedly robbed Mobley. He was arrested several hours after the attack.
The Amalgamated Transit Union said in a statement: “ATU Local 308 Brother Julian Mobley, a CTA Janitor, was tragically killed while trying to stop an attack on a fellow member over a fare dispute. He died a hero.”
Police say a janitor was stabbed and killed after a murder suspect wearing an ankle monitor attacked him. (FOX32 Chicago)
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said in a statement, “My administration remains committed to doing everything in our power to ensure safety on the CTA for its commuters and its committed employees who make public transit possible.”
Campbell faces charges of first-degree murder, armed robbery and being a felon in possession of a weapon.
News Outlet has contacted the Chicago Transit Authority for comment.
