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Man charged in CTA Blue Line shooting that injured teen during robbery attempt: police

By Cody King
Published  April 24, 2025 9:36pm CDT
Crime and Public Safety
FOX 32 Chicago

The Brief

    • Malik Washington, 23, is charged with first-degree murder and attempted armed robbery in connection with a Dec. 13, 2023, shooting on a CTA Blue Line platform.
    • He allegedly shot and injured a 16-year-old boy during an attempted robbery, according to Chicago police.
    • Washington was arrested Wednesday and is set to appear in court for a detention hearing on Friday.

CHICAGO - A Chicago man has been charged in the shooting of a 16-year-old during an attempted armed robbery on a CTA Blue Line train platform in December 2023, police said.

What we know:

Malik Washington, 23, faces one felony count of first-degree murder — strong probability of death or injury — and one felony count of attempted armed robbery.

He was arrested Wednesday in the 2600 block of South California Avenue after being identified as a suspect in the Dec. 13, 2023, shooting, according to Chicago police.

Washington allegedly shot and injured the 16-year-old boy during the attempted robbery on the train platform.

What's next:

Washington is scheduled to appear in court for a detention hearing on Friday.

The Source

  • The information in this article was provided by the Chicago Police Department. 

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