Elderly man found dead on CTA train, Chicago police say

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An elderly man was found dead on a CTA train in Chicago overnight.

What we know:

Officers responded to the train in the 300 block of E. Dearborn St. in Chicago’s Loop around 1 a.m., according to the Chicago Police Department.

The victim was seated inside a traincart and passengers saw he was unresponsive, police said.

Area detectives are investigating the death.

What we don't know:

It’s unclear why the man died. 

Officials have not identified him.

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