From Fox News: A woman was set on fire during an argument with a man on a Chicago train Monday night, police said.
The 26-year-old victim was riding a Chicago Transit Authority train when she got into an argument with a man, 45, around 9:25 p.m., the Chicago Police Department said.
“That altercation became physical when the offender poured a liquid onto the victim and ignited it, causing the victim to start on fire,” a police statement said.
The suspect fled once the train stopped, police said. On Monday afternoon, authorities said a person of interest was taken into custody.
Despite the flames, the woman managed to get off the train, before collapsing to the ground. The fire was extinguished before officers arrived, and the woman was rushed to the hospital with severe burns on her face and other parts of her body. She is reportedly in critical condition.
Police have not yet released the identities of the 26-year-old female victim, nor her 45-year-old male attacker.
However, ABC7 reported Wednesday that police are investigating if the same person may have been responsible for an arson attempt downtown.
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