Passenger shot during argument on CTA bus in South Shore

The 40-year-old man, who was traveling east on 79th Street Wednesday night, is in fair condition with wounds to his leg and buttocks, police said.

A boy, 16, was shot in Chicago Lawn July 16, 2020.

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A passenger on a CTA bus was shot in South Shore Wednesday evening, police said.

The man, 40, was on a bus traveling eastbound on 79th Street about 8:45 p.m. when he got into an argument with two men who boarded the bus, according to Chicago police. One of the men drew a gun and shot the man in his leg and buttocks.

He was taken to University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was listed in fair condition.

No arrests have been made, and detectives are investigating.

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