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Man accused of firing gun from underground Chicago CTA station up toward State Street
A man is in custody after allegedly firing a gun from a restricted area at an underground CTA Red Line stop up toward busy State Street on Monday morning.
CHICAGO - A man is in custody after allegedly firing a gun from a restricted area of a CTA Red Line subway stop toward State Street during Monday’s morning commute in downtown Chicago.
What we know:
The incident happened around 8:07 a.m. in the 100 block of North State Street, according to Chicago police.
Officers said 24-year-old Rayvon Savary entered a restricted part of the Red Line station and fired shots upward toward State Street, aiming at a 30-year-old man and a 48-year-old man who were walking on the sidewalk. No injuries were reported.
Pictured is 24-year-old Rayvon Savary.
Chicago police said Savary was arrested at the scene and faces multiple charges, including:
- One felony count of aggravated discharge of a firearm
- One felony count of unlawful use of a weapon
- One citation for trespassing on CTA property
- One citation for creating unsafe conditions or obstructing access
- One citation for possession of a weapon on CTA property
A firearm was also recovered at the scene.
What we don't know:
Authorities have not said how the man got into the restricted area or provided more details on the incident.
What's next:
Savary is due back in court for a detention hearing on Wednesday.
The Source: The information in this article was provided by the Chicago Police Department.