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Published on January 13, 2025
17-Year-Old Charged with Robbery and Aggravated Battery Aboard Chicago TrainSource: Google Street View

A 17-year-old male juvenile has been apprehended and faces serious charges following a violent incident on a train in Chicago's South Side. The Chicago Police Department reports that the young offender is charged with one felony count of robbery and another for aggravated battery that targeted a transit employee or passenger, alongside a misdemeanor for unlawful possession of a firearm with an explosive bullet.

The arrest took place in the early hours of Sunday when the suspect was identified and taken into custody at approximately 2:42 a.m., in the 7900 block of S. State St., officials recount, moments after the robbery and assault of a 26-year-old male victim had occurred on a train located in the 0-100 block of W. 79th St. The charged juvenile, whose identity remains protected due to his age, is currently undergoing the legal process to face the consequences of his actions.