Two People Shot During Altercation on CTA Bus in Humboldt Park

Shooting on CTA Bus Injures Two in Humboldt Park

A 15-year-old boy and an 18-year-old man were shot on Saturday during a fight on a Chicago Transit Authority bus in the Humboldt Park neighborhood of Chicago. The incident occurred at approximately 3:19 p.m. in the 4000 block of West Chicago Avenue, according to Chicago police.

Police stated that an unknown male became involved in an altercation with a group of males while on the CTA bus at that location. The confrontation escalated into a physical fight, during which a firearm discharged. As a result of the gunfire, the 15-year-old boy and the 18-year-old man sustained gunshot wounds.

Both victims were transported to a hospital following the shooting. Authorities reported that the two individuals were in fair condition after receiving medical attention. No information was provided about the specific nature of their injuries beyond their reported condition.

Suspect and Motive Not Yet Identified

The male believed to be involved in the altercation has not been identified, and his age remains unknown, police said. Officials did not provide a description of the individual or indicate whether he was among the group of males involved in the confrontation on the bus.

Chicago police have not announced any arrests in connection with the shooting on West Chicago Avenue. Investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the altercation and the subsequent discharge of the firearm on the CTA bus.

Ongoing Police Investigation

Authorities stated that the investigation remains active as they work to determine who was responsible for the gunfire and how the events unfolded inside the bus in Humboldt Park. No further details about potential suspects, recovered weapons, or additional witnesses were released.

Chicago police confirmed that, as of the latest information provided, no one was in custody. The agency continues to investigate the shooting that left the 15-year-old boy and 18-year-old man in fair condition at the hospital.