This file photo shows a southbound CTA Red Line train in Chicago. (WTTW News)
The FBI is asking for the community’s help in identifying a suspect wanted for a possible hate crime after the man allegedly struck a victim in the head at a CTA Red Line station on the North Side last month.
On Tuesday, the FBI published photos and a brief video of a man who they believe is responsible for a “potential hate crime assault” at the Argyle Red Line station. The Chicago Police Department released those same photos last week as part of its ongoing investigation.
#FBI and @Chicago_Police are seeking info on this man, wanted in connection with a potential hate crime assault on the #CTA Red Line (Argyle Station). #WhiteSox hat, pierced right ear, watch band, gold necklace and bracelet. Call (312)421-6700 with tips.
https://t.co/qpfe9xq094 pic.twitter.com/pO8x7xiHAJ
— FBI Chicago (@FBIChicago) September 14, 2021
According to the FBI, an unknown suspect followed a male victim into the station at around 1:18 p.m. on Aug. 15. The suspect then struck the victim in the head from behind, causing him to fall. The suspect then said the victim deserved the assault and used an ethnic slur against both the victim and his partner, the FBI said.
The suspect is described as a Black male with a medium build and thin goatee facial hair. In the published photos, he can be seen wearing a diamond stud earring in his right ear, a silver watch on his left arm, a metallic bracelet on his right arm, a gold-colored chain around his neck and a Chicago White Sox baseball hat.
A three-second video also published Tuesday shows the suspect walking down a flight of stairs at the Red Line station.
#FBI and @Chicago_Police are seeking information on the identity of an unknown suspect responsible for a violent assault at a #CTA stop last month. Anyone with tips is asked to contact #FBIChicago at (312) 421-6700 or visit https://t.co/5KoqNDuLO3. All tips can remain anonymous. pic.twitter.com/5KpRuaPfdT
— FBI Chicago (@FBIChicago) September 14, 2021
Anyone with information about the suspect can contact CPD detectives at 312-744-8261 or the FBI Chicago Office at 312-421-6700. Anonymous tips can also be submitted online at tips.fbi.gov.
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