A Routine Ride Gone Horribly Wrong (image credits: cwbchicago.com)
Chicago – In the dim hum of a southbound Red Line train cutting through the night, an 18-year-old DePaul University freshman found himself trapped in a nightmare that no late-night commute should ever become.
A Routine Ride Gone Horribly Wrong
Picture this: it’s the early morning hours of September 6, and a young student hops on the train at Fullerton station after a long day. What starts as a simple trip home spirals into pure fear when two strangers corner him in a quiet car. Prosecutors describe how they backed him against the wall, their voices low and menacing, demanding his phone and wallet right there amid the rattling tracks.
These weren’t random opportunists; they had a plan. As the train rattled southward, the threats grew darker, with promises of violence if he didn’t comply. It’s the kind of story that makes you double-check your surroundings every time you step onto public transit…