BREAKING NEWS
4 Dead, Several Injured in Shooting on Chicago Public Transit Train
A devastating shooting occurred on a Chicago public transit train on Monday evening, leaving four people dead and multiple others injured, according to authorities.
The incident unfolded around 9:00 p.m. local time on the CTA Green Line train at the Harold Washington Library Station in the Loop area of downtown Chicago. Witnesses reported hearing several shots fired and saw panicked passengers fleeing the scene.
The Chicago Police Department has confirmed that four individuals died in the shooting, while several others were taken to local hospitals for treatment.
"We are investigating a multiple shooting incident that occurred on a CTA train," said Chicago Police Department Supt. David Brown at a press conference. "We have multiple fatalities, and we have multiple victims who have been taken to hospitals. This is an active investigation, and we will provide updates as we get them."
The shooting is believed to have involved multiple suspects, with eyewitnesses describing the attackers as wearing masks and brandishing firearms.
This senseless act of violence has left the city reeling, with many expressing shock and outrage on social media.
Developing Story:
- This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
- Witnesses are being urged to come forward with any information they may have.
- An investigation is ongoing to identify the suspects and motive behind the shooting.
Additional Resources:
- CTA officials have set up a hotline for those seeking information or affected by the shooting: 312-322-4444.
- The Chicago Police Department is asking anyone with information to contact them at 312-747-8725.
Key Quotes:
- "We are heartbroken to have lost four innocent lives on our train tonight." – CTA President Dorval R. Carter Jr.
- "This senseless act of violence has devastated our community, and our thoughts are with the victims and their families." – Chicago Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot
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BREAKING: 4 people have been killed in a shooting on a CTA train in downtown Chicago. We will provide updates as more information becomes available. #ChicagoShooting #CTA #BreakingNews
- The people of Chicago are in shock tonight as a senseless act of violence has claimed four innocent lives. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families. #ChicagoViolence #GunViolence #PublicTransitSafety
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