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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
Emmanuel Camarillo

Man who allegedly pointed gun at bus driver in Back of the Yards is arrested

Chicago police say a man pointed a gun at a CTA bus driver and then tossed the gun into a lagoon. (Chicago police)

A man was taken into custody after he allegedly pointed a gun at a bus driver following a minor traffic incident Sunday in Back of the Yards.

The man was driving a gray 2000 Chevy Silverado about 11:30 a.m. when he struck a bus in the 5100 block of South Ashland Avenue, Chicago police said.

When the driver of the bus, a 37-year-old woman, got out to take pictures of the Silverado the man stepped out of his car and pointed a handgun at her, police said. The man then got back into his car and drove off. He then came back to the scene and pointed the gun at a 57-year-old man.

Officers later located the vehicle at a nearby park and took the man into custody as he tossed a gun into a lagoon, according to police spokesman Tom Ahern. The gun was fished out of the water by the marine unit.

Charges are pending.

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