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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
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1 killed, 1 wounded after gunmen open fire on CTA bus in West Garfield Park

One person was killed and another wounded in a shooting June 26, 2022, onboard a CTA bus in Garfield Park. (Archivos Sun-Times)

One person was killed and another wounded after gunmen opened fire on a CTA bus Sunday afternoon in West Garfield Park.

About 1:20 p.m., two armed males entered the bus in the 300 block of South Pulaski Road, walked to the back and began shooting at two people on board, Chicago police said.

A male, whose age was unknown, was shot in the head and taken to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, police said.

A man, 24, suffered a graze wound to the head and refused medical attention, police said.

Following the shooting, the gunmen left the bus and fled eastbound.

Area Four detectives are investigating.

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