Chicago, IL – A 34-year-old man has been charged with murder following a deadly shooting aboard a Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) train in December that left one man dead and another injured, according to Chicago police.
Police say the incident occurred in the early morning hours of December 23, 2025, on the CTA Pink Line. According to investigators, the suspect, identified as Pedro Villarreal, allegedly boarded a train car and confronted two male passengers. The altercation escalated when Villarreal reportedly pulled a knife before firing a handgun, killing a 44-year-old man and injuring a 23-year-old man.
Authorities say the suspect fled the scene on foot. The 44-year-old victim later died at the hospital, while the younger victim was treated and listed in good condition.
According to the Chicago Police Department, detectives reviewed surveillance footage and circulated an alert that helped Cicero police identify and arrest Villarreal. Officers reportedly recovered a firearm linked to the shooting through ballistic testing.
Villarreal now faces multiple charges, including first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, and several weapons violations, according to the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office.
The collaboration between Chicago Police, CTA Safety & Security, and Cicero Police was credited with quickly identifying the suspect.
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