Chicago commuters were left shaken after a shocking and brutal attack on the CTA Blue Line that has now led to terrorism charges. Police say 50-year-old Lawrence Reed is accused of setting a woman on fire while aboard a train near the Clark and Lake station in the city’s Loop district — an act authorities are calling an attack on a mass transportation system.

The terrifying incident unfolded in minutes, leaving passengers scrambling for safety and emergency responders rushing to the scene. Reed was quickly apprehended, and prosecutors have charged him with committing a terrorist attack against public transit. The victim, whose identity has not been released, is currently hospitalized in critical condition as doctors fight to save her life.

As investigators work to determine Reed’s motive, the city is grappling with the chilling reality of violence striking one of its busiest train lines. Could this horrifying act change how Chicago protects its daily commuters? Visit www.jocomms.com for more news.