Police looking for person of interest in CTA worker's killing near South Side facility

ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team WLS logo
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Person of interest sought in CTA worker's killing near facility: CPD
Chicago police released surveillance video of a person of interest in the shooting death of a CTA worker.
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CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police released surveillance video of a person of interest in the shooting death of a CTA switch worker.

Kevin Barlow was shot to death outside of a rail maintenance facility on 98th Street last week.

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The rail union president said someone tried to carjack him.

Police are released images of a person they are looking for. He wore a gray-colored hooded top with a bear claw on the back and dark colored pants.

Cook County Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to an arrest.

Area Two detectives asked anyone with information to call them at 312-747-8271 or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTIP.com and use reference RD# JK312771.

Tips can also be submitted anonymously through the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 1-800-535-STOP (7867).

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