A tragic incident occurred on Monday, when Rhanni S. Davis, a 30-year-old Chicago man, allegedly shot and killed four passengers at random as they were sleeping on a train. The incident took place around 5:30 a.m. while the victims were aboard a Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Blue Line train.
According to Fox Chicago, Davis has been charged with four counts of first-degree murder in connection with the shootings. CTA workers notified the police after the train arrived at the Forest Park station. Three of the victims were pronounced dead at the scene, while the fourth was taken to Loyola University Medical Center before being declared deceased.
The two identified victims are Adrian Collins, 60, and Simeon Bihesi, 28. The names of the other two victims have not been released as of yet. Davis fled the scene following the shootings but was later arrested on the CTA’s Pink Line. Police reportedly recovered a gun during the arrest.
In response to the tragic incident, the CTA issued a statement expressing their shock and disappointment at the act of violence that occurred on one of their trains. Surveillance video allegedly showed Davis walking through a train car and shooting three of the victims seated separately. The fourth victim was in a different car.
The Chicago community is mourning the loss of four innocent lives and seeking justice for the victims. Rhanni S. Davis’s actions have sparked concern over public safety on transit systems, highlighting the need for increased security measures to protect passengers.
