Fatal Shooting Involving CTA Employee Shuts Down Chicago Blue Line Station

A 61-year-old man was killed during an altercation on a pedestrian bridge, prompting police investigations and temporary transit disruptions.

A fight between a 61-year-old man and a 24-year-old CTA employee escalated into gunfire on a pedestrian bridge in Chicago's South Peoria area.
The 61-year-old man was struck in the head, transported to Stroger Hospital, and pronounced dead shortly after the incident.
The 24-year-old CTA employee was taken into custody for questioning, with no charges filed as of Saturday night.
Blue Line trains at the UIC-Halsted station were temporarily halted following the shooting but resumed operations later that evening.
The Chicago Police Department continues its investigation into the fatal shooting, with detectives actively reviewing the case.