A late-night argument turned violent on Chicago’s South Side early Sunday morning.
Gunfire erupted at the CTA Red Line 79th Street station in the Chatham neighborhood.
Chicago police arrived at the scene around 12:54 a.m. to find two victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
Investigators believe a verbal dispute preceded the shooting.
A 21-year-old man sustained a gunshot wound to his chest during the altercation.
Paramedics also treated a 23-year-old man who was shot in the buttocks.
Emergency responders rushed both victims to the University of Chicago Medical Center.
Medical staff currently list both men in serious condition.
Officers quickly apprehended three men in connection with the incident.
Authorities confirmed that two firearms were recovered at the scene.
Charges against the three individuals are currently pending as detectives continue their investigation.
Recent History
The 79th Street Red Line station is a major transit hub for the Chatham community.
However, transit safety has remained a top concern for residents in recent months.
This shooting follows a series of violent incidents on the CTA system throughout the past year.
In late 2025, several high-profile robberies and assaults were reported at nearby South Side stations.
Local community leaders have repeatedly called for increased police presence on platforms during late-night hours.
Chatham residents often rely on this station for 24-hour access to downtown and the North Side.
City officials recently announced new technology initiatives to monitor CTA platforms more effectively.
Despite these efforts, violent escalations during personal disputes continue to plague transit corridors.
This latest shooting marks the second major incident involving a firearm at a Red Line station this quarter.
The Chicago Transit Authority maintains that they are working closely with the CPD Public Transportation Section.
