Overview
- The shooting unfolded around 1:30 a.m. near Washington/Wells in the Loop, leaving a 44-year-old man dead and a 23-year-old man shot in the wrist.
- According to police, the victims argued with a knife-wielding man, one victim produced a firearm, the assailant gained control of it, then opened fire.
- The shooter fled and was described as a tall Hispanic man dressed in black with a ski mask, while no firearm was recovered and a shell casing was found on the train.
- CTA temporarily halted Pink, Brown, Orange, and Green line service, later warning of residual delays as detectives processed the scene.
- Separately, CPD released images and sought tips in recent Red Line robberies, as the CTA faces federal criticism that its security surge plan fails to curb assaults.