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Person Pushed From Moving Red Line Train Killed, Police Say

The homicide probe raises new questions about rider safety and service on a major CTA corridor.

Overview

  • Chicago police say three people pushed a person from a moving Red Line train near 69th Street and the victim was struck and killed by another train in the incident that took place Monday afternoon.
  • Area One detectives have opened a homicide investigation and police have not released descriptions or images of the three suspected assailants.
  • The CTA suspended service between Garfield and 95th Street, ran trains only between Howard and 47th with bus shuttles in place, and later restored trains with major delays.
  • Local reporting identified the victim as a 29-year-old man but city agencies have provided only limited public details about the victim.
  • The case could prompt renewed scrutiny of transit safety and policing on the Red Line and officials may issue additional rider guidance as detectives seek witnesses and evidence.