Man claiming CIA ties allegedly tries to slit commuter’s throat in unprovoked train attack

Man claiming CIA ties allegedly tries to slit commuter’s throat in unprovoked train attack

Zakir Ibrahim allegedly claimed victim was hitman during incident at Chicago's Union Station that was caught on video

Zakir Ibrahim, 25, is charged with attempted murder after he was arrested in Chicago, Illinois on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, according to CWB Chicago. (Cook County Sheriff's Office )

Authorities reportedly alleged Zakir Ibrahim approached an Amtrak passenger at the city’s Union Station and held a knife to the victim’s nose before slashing at his throat. (iStock)

Zakir Ibrahim allegedly claimed to be a CIA agent and said he believed the victim was a hitman, causing him to attack the train passenger, according to reports. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)