Chicago, IL Police Arrest Man Accused of Armed CTA Bus Kidnapping

CHICAGO, IL — A Chicago Transit Authority bus driver escaped through a window after an armed passenger allegedly threatened people aboard the bus and forced the driver to continue through red lights on the city’s Southwest Side. Police say the suspect was arrested within 30 minutes.

According to the Chicago Police Department, the incident began Tuesday, Nov. 3, at approximately 8:01 p.m., when Quentin Lewis, 36, boarded a CTA bus near the 2800 block of South Pulaski Road.

Investigators allege Lewis displayed a firearm and pointed it toward the front and rear of the bus while other passengers were aboard…

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