Teen shot at CTA Blue Line station during attempted robbery: CPD

CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) - A teenager was shot this morning during a robbery attempt at a CTA Blue Line station.

According to Chicago Police, the 16-year-old boy was confronted at the CTA Blue Line Western Station, near the Eisenhower Expressway, shortly before 7 a.m., by a suspect who ordered him to relinquish his belongings. The boy refused, and the suspect began shooting at him.

The teen suffered a gunshot wound to his left arm and was sent to Stroger Hospital, police said. He is listed in fair condition.

CBS-2 reported the incident happened near the turn-style.

The suspect did not take any of the victim’s property, police said.

No one is in custody. Area Four detectives are investigating.

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Featured Image Photo Credit: CBS-2 Chicago/Kris Habermehl