A suspect has been charged after he allegedly punched an elderly man, knocking him onto the CTA Blue Line tracks on Monday morning.

According to Forest Park police, 39-year-old Tommie Carter is facing one count of attempted murder and three counts of aggravated battery to a police officer after an incident unfolded at the Harlem Avenue CTA Blue Line stop on Monday.

Police were called to the station at 8:34 a.m. Monday for reports of an assault. When officers arrived, they located an elderly man, who was laying on the tracks near the station.

It is believed that the suspect in the case punched the elderly man in the face during an altercation.

The victim was taken to an area hospital after nearly striking the electrified third rail, according to prosecutors. An approaching CTA train was

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