Woman fatally stabbed on MARTA train in random attack
A woman was fatally stabbed on a MARTA train in a random act of violence, the second stabbing in less than a week, leading some riders to blame the recent Breeze Card switchover which allowed people to ride free. The post Woman fatally stabbed on MARTA train in random attack appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
A woman died after being stabbed aboard a Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority train Saturday, according to officials.
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Police said officers patrolling the Oakland City Station responded to reports of a woman who had been stabbed on a train at about noon.
MARTA had released a tweet on X stating there was police activity in the area.
When officers arrived, they immediately arrested the suspect and rendered aid to the victim.
Emergency medical personnel responded to the scene and treated the woman, but she died from her injuries.
MARTA police said the incident “appears to be a senseless act of violence,” and expressed condolences to the victim’s loved ones and those who witnessed the attack.
Authorities have not released the identities of the victim or suspect.
“We understand the concern and fear incidents like this can cause for those who ride and work on the MARTA system,” MARTA police said in a statement.
The department said investigators are actively working to determine the circumstances surrounding the stabbing and remain committed to the safety and security of riders and employees.
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