Man Charged for Possessing Gun on CTA Bus

By James R. Scott, The Chicago Times

February 16, 2023

CHICAGO – A man was charged Wednesday after bringing a gun on a CTA bus in the Marquette Park neighborhood.

Chicago police said 20-year-old Carlos Martinez was arrested after bringing a gun on a CTA bus in the 6600 block of South Western Avenue.

Martinez has been charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and a municipal code violation for taking a weapon on CTA property.

Carlos Martinez. Photo: Chicago Police