A woman was killed on a MARTA train on Saturday, May 30, 2026. (Emil Moffatt/WABE)
(Emil Moffatt/WABE)
A suspect is in custody after a woman was fatally stabbed on a MARTA train on Saturday.
Authorities are calling the incident “a senseless act of violence.”
MARTA police patrolling the Oakland City station responded to a report of the stabbing around noon. They quickly arrested the suspect.
MARTA police and emergency medical services rendered aid to the woman but she died at the scene.
It’s unclear if there was a motive in the incident.
“This appears to be a senseless act of violence, and our thoughts are with the victim’s loved ones and those who witnessed this horrific incident,” MARTA spokesperson Stephany Fisher said in a statement to WABE.
There is no information on the names of the victim or suspect at this time.
“We understand the concern and fear incidents like this can cause for those who ride and work on the MARTA system,” Fisher said. “MARTA Police are actively investigating and remain committed to the safety and security of our riders and employees.”
The Oakland City station is on the Red and Gold rail lines near the intersection of Lee Street and Arden Avenue in Southwest Atlanta.
It’s unclear if there is any connection between Saturday’s stabbing and the one that occurred at the Georgia State MARTA station on May 24.
The incidents occurred as the city prepares for an influx of guests for eight World Cup matches from mid-June to mid-July.
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