BREAKING NEWS
Four People Fatally Shot on Chicago-Area Train, Police Say
Updated: 10:45 AM, March 29, 2023
In a shocking and tragic incident, four people were fatally shot on a train in the Chicago area, according to police reports. The shooting occurred on a Metra train, which is a commuter rail service that connects the city of Chicago to its surrounding suburbs.
Details of the Incident
The shooting happened around 2:30 pm local time on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, on a Metra train traveling from Chicago’s Union Station to the suburb of Joliet. According to eyewitnesses, a gunman opened fire on the train, killing four people and injuring several others.
Police Investigation
The Chicago Police Department and the Metra Police Department are investigating the incident. Authorities have not yet released the identities of the victims or the suspect, but they are working to piece together the events leading up to the shooting.
Eyewitness Accounts
"I was sitting in my seat when I heard the shots," said one eyewitness, who wished to remain anonymous. "I didn’t see the shooter, but I saw people running and screaming. It was chaos."
Another eyewitness described the scene as "like something out of a movie." "I was on my way home from work when I heard the shots," she said. "I saw people lying on the floor, and I didn’t know what was happening. It was like a nightmare."
Reactions and Tributes
The shooting has sent shockwaves through the community, with many people taking to social media to express their condolences and outrage.
"My heart goes out to the families of the victims," said Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot. "We will do everything in our power to bring the perpetrator to justice and to support the victims and their loved ones."
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