MARTA passenger boards train after being stabbed, suspect on the run, Chamblee police say

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — Chamblee police are looking for a suspect accused of stabbing someone at a MARTA train station Tuesday.

Officials said MARTA police contacted the Chamblee Police Department Tuesday regarding a stabbing victim at the Lindberg train station.

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When officers arrived, they found a blood trail leading to the Chamblee MARTA station, where authorities said the victim boarded a southbound train.

Police said the victim was transported to the hospital and is in stable condition.

It is unclear what led to the stabbing.

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The identity of the victim has not been released.

Police said they are looking for evidence to identify the suspect, who is described as a white man and is believed to be homeless.

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Anyone with information regarding the suspect’s whereabouts is asked to call 911 or contact the Chamblee Police Department.

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