Four people were killed in a shooting early Monday on a Chicago Transit Authority train in Forest Park, Illinois, officials said.
The Forest Park Police Department received a 911 call about three people shot on a westbound train at the CTA Blue Line station in Forest Park, just west of Chicago, around 5:30 a.m. local time, according to a statement from police.
Authorities cleared the station, finding four victims. Three were pronounced dead on scene and the fourth was taken to Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, where they died.
Forest Park police, along with CTA security, used video surveillance to help identify the offender. Then the Chicago Police Department located a suspect who matched the description on a CTA Pink Line train. The subject was taken into custody and a firearm was found, Forest Park police said.
According to Forest Park officials, the shooting appears to have been an isolated incident with no immediate additional threat to the community.
In a statement, the CTA called the incident a “heinous and egregious act of violence” that “should never have occurred, none the less on a public transit train.”
“As soon as it was reported, CTA immediately deployed resources to assist the Forest Park Police in their investigation into the matter, including review of all possible security camera footage, which proved to be vital in aiding local enforcement,” the statement read.
The CTA commended the Forest Park Police Department and the Chicago Police Department for their rapid response and coordination.
CTA said it will continue to work with local law enforcement regarding the ongoing investigation.
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A tragic shooting incident near a train station in Chicago has left four people dead, shocking the community and raising concerns about the prevalence of gun violence in the city.
The incident occurred on Tuesday evening near the busy train station, where witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots. Police arrived on the scene to find four individuals suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite efforts to save their lives, all four victims succumbed to their injuries.
The identities of the victims have not been released, but authorities have confirmed that they were all adults. The motive behind the shooting remains unknown, and police are actively investigating the incident.
This shooting is just the latest in a string of violent incidents that have plagued Chicago in recent years. The city has long struggled with high rates of gun violence, with gangs and drug-related crime often cited as contributing factors.
Community leaders and activists are calling for action to address the root causes of violence in Chicago, including poverty, lack of access to mental health services, and easy access to firearms. They are also urging residents to come forward with any information they may have about the shooting in order to help bring the perpetrators to justice.
In response to the shooting, local officials have increased police presence near the train station and are working to reassure residents that they are taking steps to ensure their safety. Mayor Lori Lightfoot has condemned the violence and pledged to work with law enforcement to bring those responsible to justice.
As the community mourns the loss of four lives in this senseless act of violence, it serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need for comprehensive solutions to address gun violence in Chicago and prevent future tragedies from occurring.
