CHICAGO — A quiet late-night ride on a westbound CTA bus turned chaotic when an 18-year-old man opened fire after allegedly announcing his gang affiliation, according to Cook County prosecutors.
The shooting, which occurred around 11:33 p.m. on April 27, injured two passengers aboard the #77 Belmont route bus and has now led to multiple felony charges.
Details of the Confrontation: Victims Targeted Without Provocation
Prosecutors said the altercation began after a 40-year-old man boarded the bus near Portage Park with his girlfriend and sat in front of the suspect, identified as William Soto. The couple never interacted with Soto directly.
At some point during the ride, Soto stood up and addressed the man, proclaiming:…