Two Shot During Fight at CTA Red Line Station in Chicago

Incident occurred at 79th Street station in Chatham neighborhood

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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Two men were shot during a fight at a CTA Red Line station in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood early Sunday morning. A 21-year-old man was shot in the chest and a 23-year-old man was shot in the buttocks. Both were taken to the hospital in serious condition. Police have taken three men into custody and charges are pending. Two guns were recovered.

Why it matters

Gun violence and public safety on Chicago's public transit system are ongoing concerns, with the CTA Red Line being a frequent site of incidents. This latest shooting highlights the need for improved security measures and de-escalation training for CTA personnel to protect riders.

The details

The argument involved several people and escalated into a physical fight at the CTA Red Line 79th Street station just before 1 a.m. on Sunday. During the incident, the two men were shot and transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center.

  • The incident occurred just before 1 a.m. on Sunday, March 8, 2026.

The players

Chicago Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that responded to the incident, took three men into custody, and is investigating the shooting.

University of Chicago Medical Center

The hospital where the two gunshot victims were transported and are being treated for their injuries.

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What’s next

Police are continuing to investigate the incident and determine what charges, if any, will be filed against the three men taken into custody.

The takeaway

This shooting underscores the ongoing public safety challenges facing Chicago's public transit system and the need for enhanced security measures and de-escalation training to protect riders from gun violence.