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Passenger fires shots at CTA bus driver in South Chicago, no one injured

The gunman was taken into custody after the attack in the 8700 block of South Commercial Avenue.

By  Sun-Times Wire
   
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A passenger fired shots at a CTA bus driver late Sunday night in South Chicago, but no injuries were reported.

The gunman opened fire about 11:30 p.m. in the 8700 block of South Commercial Avenue and was taken into custody, police said.

Police have not released any additional details on the shooting.

Area Two detectives are investigating the incident.

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