Crime
CTA Red Line Train Halted Following Shooting Incident
The victim was transported to a local hospital and is expected to recover.
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Red Line was temporarily halted on the city’s North Side after a shooting incident involving a gunshot victim on a northbound train.
The initial disturbance was reported around 8:46 AM on a Red Line train departing the Argyle station.
Emergency services responded to the scene, and paramedics treated the victim, who sustained a gunshot wound to the arm.
The victim was transported to a local hospital and is expected to recover.
Due to the police investigation, train service was suspended between Argyle and Broadway stations.
Shuttle buses were deployed to provide alternative transportation for affected riders.
Power was also cut off in both directions, leading to a bus substitution between Howard and Belmont stations.
As of now, the Chicago Police Department has not released any further details regarding the shooting incident.
Christian County, Mo. — Authorities have identified the suspect accused of fatally shooting a deputy with the Christian County Sheriff’s Office during a traffic stop as Richard Bird.
At the time the Blue Alert was issued, the suspect had not yet been taken into custody.
According to law enforcement officials, the deputy initiated a traffic stop involving a 2001 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck along State Highway 160 near Highlandville.
During the stop, the suspect allegedly opened fire, fatally wounding the deputy before fleeing the scene.
The suspect was reported to have traveled southbound on Highway 160 following the shooting.
Authorities described the suspect vehicle as a black 2001 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck equipped with a silver brush guard, black body trim, tinted rear windows, and a three-ball trailer hitch. The vehicle was bearing Missouri license plate 9MG-X36.
A statewide Blue Alert was issued to notify the public and assist in locating the suspect.
Law enforcement officials urged residents not to approach the vehicle or suspect if located, but instead to immediately call 911 and provide detailed information while remaining at a safe distance.
Christian County is situated south of Springfield and north of Branson, an area that sees significant travel due to its proximity to the Ozarks.
Multiple agencies across the region coordinated efforts in response to the alert.
Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the shooting or the status of the investigation.
Law enforcement officials expressed their condolences to the deputy’s family, colleagues, and the community as they continue to pursue justice in the case.