A quiet late afternoon at the Midway Bus Depot turned tense Monday when a 33-year-old man allegedly opened fire on a parked Chicago Transit Authority bus, damaging the vehicle but leaving everyone unhurt, according to Chicago police.
The incident was reported around 5:40 p.m. at the depot in the 4600 block of West 59th Street. Officers say the bus was parked at the time and was empty when the shots were fired, so no passengers were injured. Police took the man into custody at the scene and recovered a firearm.
As of Monday night, investigators said it was still unclear why the man opened fire and that charges were pending, CBS Chicago reported.
At the depot
Officers and detectives remained at the Midway Bus Depot into the evening, examining the damaged bus and interviewing witnesses as they tried to piece together what happened. Police did not immediately release the suspect's name or offer any further information about a possible motive.
The case remains under review while officials work through the details of the shooting and prepare potential charges.
Transit safety context
The Midway depot gunfire is the latest in a string of incidents that have put CTA riders on edge. On April 10, a 37-year-old woman was wounded after shots were fired at a CTA bus in Bronzeville, an incident that raised fresh concerns about safety on buses and trains citywide, according to ABC7 Chicago.
Legal status
In the Midway case, charges against the 33-year-old were still pending Monday night and investigators were continuing their probe, CBS Chicago reported.
Authorities are asking anyone with information about the depot shooting to contact Chicago police as detectives continue their investigation. Officials said they will release more details as they become available.
