Gunfire near the Washington/Wabash CTA stop in Chicago's Loop left at least one person injured Monday evening, according to early reports, rattling a busy slice of the downtown core and drawing a major police response.
What Happened
CBS Chicago reports that the shooting took place near the intersection of Washington and Wabash, not on CTA property. The victim was taken to a hospital, according to the outlet, which also noted that officials had not yet released the person's age or gender. Chicago police were still investigating the incident, and CBS said it had contacted the department for more details.
Where It Happened
The Washington/Wabash station sits on Wabash Avenue between Washington and Madison and serves the Brown, Green, Orange, Pink and Purple lines, according to the CTA. The agency lists the station's address as 29 N. Wabash Ave. and notes that the stop is fully accessible and monitored by security cameras. While CBS reported that the shooting occurred near the station rather than on CTA property, a significant police presence in the area can affect how smoothly things move through the Loop, so riders may want to keep an eye on CTA alerts for any service changes.
Transit Safety in the Loop
The shooting lands amid ongoing worries about safety on Chicago's transit system. In December, a Pink Line attack near the Washington/Wells stop left one person dead and another wounded, as reported by the Chicago Sun-Times. That case, along with other incidents, has added pressure on the CTA and city officials to look at additional security measures and community-based responses. Police had not released any information about possible suspects or a motive in the latest shooting at the time of the initial reports.
