More CTA riders are getting attacked, with violence at a level not seen in over a decade – Chicago Sun-Times*

Dan Beam, 42, shows a photo of the injuries he sustained when he was attacked during an attempted robbery on a CTA Red Line train. The number of passengers has remained relatively low since the COVID-19 pandemic hit. That means riders are more likely to fall victim to a violent crime today than they were a few years ago, according to the analysis, based on city crime data. As more violent crimes have been committed, the deployment of police officers on the CTA system hasn’t kept pace.
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Giddyap
3 years ago

Conceal carry can fix this – few dozen dead thugs would be a greet start

Freddy
3 years ago

Should have posters and billboards across town. Ride the CTA and look like this. If your lucky.

Old Joe
3 years ago

Where have all the Bernie Geotz’s gone?

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