2 seriously hurt in shooting at CTA Red Line station; police say 3 taken into custody

ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team WLS logo
Sunday, March 8, 2026
2 shot at CTA Red Line 79th Station: CPD

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police said an argument led to the shooting of two men at a CTA Red Line station on Sunday.

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The shooting happened at about 12:54 a.m. at the CTA Red Line 79th Station in the Chatham neighborhood, police said.

Police said two people were shot during an argument at the station.

A 21-year-old man was shot in the chest, and a 23-year-old was shot in the buttocks, according to police.

Both were taken to U of C in serious condition, police said.

Three men were taken into custody. CPD said charges are pending.

Two guns were also recovered.

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