Chevazz Campbell, 37, faces charges including first-degree murder, armed robbery and unlawful possession of a weapon in the killing of Chicago Transit Authority janitor Julian Mobley, 41, according to the supplied report and statements attributed to Chicago police and prosecutors. The charges have not been proven in court.
The attack occurred shortly before 3 p.m. Thursday at the Damen Green Line station, the report said. Prosecutors allege Campbell entered without paying and argued with Mobley, then sprayed him with mace and stabbed him in the neck. Police said Campbell was arrested hours later and allegedly robbed Mobley.
Fox 32 Chicago reported that Campbell was under electronic monitoring and had at least four probation violations filed over curfew issues. The report does not provide further details about those violations or the circumstances of the monitoring.
The Amalgamated Transit Union said Mobley was killed while trying to stop an attack on a fellow union member during a fare dispute. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said his administration remained committed to safety for CTA riders and employees.
The CTA had not provided comment in the source report. The case remains subject to court proceedings.
