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CTA Red Line shooting: Chicago woman charged with attempted murder

By Nic Flosi
Published  October 3, 2024 8:05pm CDT
Crime and Public Safety
FOX 32 Chicago

Man shot on CTA Red Line train in Uptown

A man was shot on a Red Line train Wednesday morning on Chicagos North Side.

The Brief

    • A woman has been charged with attempted murder following a CTA Red Line train shooting.
    • The 23-year-old suspect, Indya Smith, was arrested after a confrontation led to a man being shot in the shoulder.
    • The victim remains in fair condition, and the suspect faces multiple felony charges.

CHICAGO - A Chicago woman has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting a man on a CTA Red Line train.

Indya Smith, 23, was identified as the suspect, which took place near the Argyle station in Uptown on Wednesday.

The confrontation unfolded around 8:40 a.m. when Smith reportedly spat at and argued with the 33-year-old man before pulling out a gun and shooting him in the shoulder, according to police. The man was transported to St. Francis Hospital, where he was listed in fair condition.

Smith was arrested shortly after the incident in the 5800 block of North Broadway. A weapon was recovered, police said.

Indya Smith | CPD

Smith has been charged with multiple felonies, including attempted first-degree murder, aggravated battery with discharge of a firearm, and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon. She also received a citation for possessing a weapon on the CTA.

She is due in court on Friday.

The Red Line experienced major delays following the shooting. No other injuries were reported.

The Source

  • The information in this article was provided by the Chicago Police Department.

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