Watch CBS News

Man shot on train near 47th Street CTA Red Line station

Man shot on CTA Red Line train on Chicago's South Side
Man shot on CTA Red Line train on Chicago's South Side 00:19

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Police late Tuesday were searching for the person who shot a man on a train close to the 47th Street CTA Red Line station.

Police said at 8:10 p.m., a 40-year-old man was on a northbound train along the Dan Ryan Expressway when two men began fighting with him as the train approached the 47th Street stop.

One of the other two men then took out a gun and shot the 40-year-old man in the right leg, police said.

The victim was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was listed in fair condition.

The Chicago Transit Authority reported trains were standing at the station along the Dan Ryan Expressway after the shooting, and crews were working to restore service.  

CHECK: CTA Red Line service

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.