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Two teens shot during fight on CTA bus in Humboldt Park: police

By Lauren Westphal
Published  January 31, 2026 5:38pm CST
Crime and Public Safety
FOX 32 Chicago
2 injured in CTA bus shooting

2 injured in CTA bus shooting

 Police are investigating a shooting on a CTA bus that landed two teenagers in the hospital.

The Brief

    • A verbal dispute on a CTA bus in Humboldt Park escalated into a physical fight Saturday afternoon.
    • A gun discharged during the altercation, wounding a 15-year-old and an 18-year-old.
    • No suspects are in custody, and Area Four detectives are investigating.

CHICAGO - A verbal altercation on a CTA bus turned physical, injuring two teens on Saturday in Humboldt Park, according to police.

What we know:

A verbal altercation began between a male suspect and a group a males on a CTA bus in the 400 block of W. Chicago Avenue around 3:19 p.m.

The incident turned physical, during which a firearm went off, striking two victims, a 15-year-old and an 18-year-old. 

The 15-year-old sustained a gunshot wound in the groin area and the butt and was transported to Stroger Hospital in fair condition. 

The 18-year-old was shot in the leg and was transported to Mt. Sinai Hospital in fair condition.

No one is in custody. Area Four Detectives are investigating the incident.

The Source: Details for this story were provided by the Chicago Police Department.

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