One man  killed in a Chicago CTA Red Line shooting on the South Side

Early on Saturday morning, a 29-year-old man was shot to death aboard a South Side CTA Red Line train.

The 79th Street Red Line station was the scene of a shooting at 3:22 in the morning.

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According to police, an unidentified male fired rounds during the incident.

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After being sent to a hospital affiliated with the University of Chicago, the 29-year-old man was declared deceased.

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His chest and abdomen were both wounded by gunshots.

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Although no one has been taken into custody, the event is being investigated by Chicago police.

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In a statement, the CTA promised to support the Chicago police's inquiry.

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Following the incident, CTA President Dorval Carter announced that canine teams would return to the trains as a non-armed security force.

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More police officers will also be sent to CTA trains starting on Saturday.

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