18-Year-Old Charged in CTA Red Line Station Shooting

Two men seriously injured in altercation that escalated to gunfire

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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An 18-year-old man, Maurice Dodd, has been charged in connection with a weekend shooting at a CTA Red Line station in Chicago's Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood that left two people seriously injured. The shooting occurred early Sunday morning after an argument escalated into a physical altercation involving multiple people, during which a 21-year-old man was shot in the chest and a 23-year-old man was shot in the buttocks.

Why it matters

Gun violence on public transit is a major concern for Chicago residents, as the city continues to grapple with high rates of shootings and homicides. This incident highlights the need for improved safety measures and de-escalation training for CTA personnel to prevent such violent outbursts on the city's transit system.

The details

According to police, Dodd has been charged with one felony count of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon by a person under 21, one misdemeanor count of resisting or obstructing a peace officer, and two counts of issuance of a warrant. Two other suspects were taken into custody at the scene, and two firearms were recovered.

  • The shooting occurred just before 4 a.m. on Sunday, March 9, 2026.
  • The victims, a 21-year-old man shot in the chest and a 23-year-old man shot in the buttocks, were both taken to the University of Chicago Hospital in serious condition.

The players

Maurice Dodd

An 18-year-old man charged in connection with the CTA Red Line station shooting.

Chicago Police Department

The law enforcement agency that responded to the incident, took three suspects into custody, and recovered two firearms.

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What’s next

Dodd is the only suspect who has been charged so far, and police are continuing to investigate the incident to determine if any additional charges will be filed against the other two individuals taken into custody.

The takeaway

This shooting underscores the ongoing challenges Chicago faces in addressing gun violence, particularly in public spaces like the CTA transit system. Improving safety and de-escalation training for CTA personnel, as well as strengthening gun control measures, could help prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.