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Man arrested after gun fired on CTA bus in West Town

CHICAGO (WGN) — A man is in custody after officers say he allegedly fired a gun on a CTA bus on the West Side early Friday morning.

Officers said the incident unfolded around 1:30 a.m. on a bus that was driving in the 1400 block of North Ashland Avenue in West Town.

According to police, a 34-year-old man was riding on the bus in the area when, for an unknown reason, a gun went off.

Officers said following the gunshot, the bus came to a stop and the suspect allegedly fled the scene.

Authorities responded to the scene and quickly caught up with the suspect and took him into custody.

Following his arrest, a gun was recovered. Offices say charges against the man are now pending.

An investigation into the incident is ongoing and no injuries were reported.

Officers ask anyone with information on the deadly crash to contact CPD Area Five Detectives at 312-746-6554 or dial 911.

Those with information that could help authorities in their investigation can also leave a tip at CPDtip.com. Tips can be filed anonymously.

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