Police Looking For Person Who Allegedly Shot 3 CTA Bus Riders

Police are searching for a man who they believe shot up a CTA bus June 17, 2019 in the 7600 block of South State Street, leaving multiple passengers injured.
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CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- Chicago police are searching for a man who allegedly fired shots at a CTA bus Monday in Greater Grand Crossing on the South Side.

About 6:15 p.m, an unknown man got off a northbound No. 75 CTA bus in the 7600 block of South State Street, pulled out a handgun and fired shots into the rear of the bus, striking multiple passengers, Chicago police said.

A different person of interest was taken into custody following the shooting but has since been released without charges, police said.

 Anyone with information about this person is asked to call Area South Detectives at 312-747-8271.

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