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Man Arrested After Firing Gun From Restricted CTA Subway Area Toward State Street

The suspect, who was apprehended at the scene, fired shots upward through a metal grate during Chicago's morning commute; no injuries were reported.

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Overview

  • The incident occurred at 8:07 a.m. on Monday, May 26, 2025, at the State and Lake Red Line subway stop in downtown Chicago.
  • The suspect entered a restricted area of the CTA station and fired shots upward through a metal grate toward State Street.
  • Chicago police arrested the suspect at the scene and recovered a firearm; charges against him are currently pending.
  • No injuries were reported as a result of the gunfire, which took place during the busy morning commute.
  • Area Three detectives are investigating how the suspect accessed the restricted area, and his identity has not yet been disclosed.