Man charged in stabbing that killed CTA janitor Julian Mobley on Green Line: news

Suspect Charged with First-Degree Murder in Fatal Stabbing of CTA Janitor Julian Mobley

A 37-year-old Chicago man, identified as Chevazz Campbell, has been arrested and formally charged in connection with the fatal stabbing of Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) rail janitor Julian Mobley at the Damen Green Line station on Chicago’s Near West Side.

Incident Overview and Police Investigation

According to the Chicago Police Department, the attack occurred at the Damen Green Line station located in the 2000 block of West Lake Street. Investigators reported that Campbell approached a CTA customer service agent and sparked a confrontation, allegedly deploying mace.

Julian Mobley, a 41-year-old rail maintenance janitor and member of Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 308, attempted to step in and de-escalate the situation to protect his colleague. During the encounter, Mobley was stabbed in the neck. Emergency responders discovered Mobley unresponsive and rushed him to John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County, where he was pronounced dead.

Charges and Suspect Background

Cook County prosecutors have filed multiple felony charges against Campbell, including:

• First-degree murder

• Murder during the commission of a forcible felony

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• Armed robbery

• Unlawful use or possession of a weapon by a felon

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Court records indicate Campbell had a extensive criminal record and several outstanding arrest warrants at the time of the stabbing. He appeared before a Cook County judge for a formal detention hearing.

Transit Safety and Community Impact

Mobley, who had been employed with the CTA since 2018, is survived by his wife of 20 years and two children. Union representatives and coworkers praised Mobley’s bravery while emphasizing that the incident underscores ongoing concerns regarding transit worker safety and security across the CTA rail network.