Two Charged Following Chicago CTA Bus Shooting
A Mundelein man and a Chicago woman face multiple felony charges after a shooting left two people injured on a CTA bus.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Violence
Police have charged 19-year-old Tyrese Jones and 18-year-old Destiny Jones with attempted murder after a shooting on a CTA bus in the 300 block of West 63rd Street. Two victims, aged 65 and 57, sustained injuries in the incident, with one victim listed in critical condition.
Why it matters
The charges follow a violent incident on public transit that resulted in significant injuries to two passengers. Authorities have moved to keep the suspects in custody to ensure public safety while the legal process continues.
Tyrese Jones and Destiny Jones have been ordered to remain in Cook County jail pending trial. Tyrese Jones faces two counts of attempted first-degree murder and two counts of aggravated battery of a transit passenger, while Destiny Jones faces one count of attempted murder and two counts of aggravated battery.
The players
Tyrese Jones
A 19-year-old Mundelein man who faces two counts of attempted first-degree murder and two counts of aggravated battery of a transit passenger.
Destiny Jones
An 18-year-old Chicago resident who is charged with one count of attempted first-degree murder and two counts of aggravated battery of a transit passenger.
The details
The shooting took place at 4:40 p.m. on a CTA bus, involving a 65-year-old female victim and a 57-year-old male victim. Police identified and arrested the suspects in the Englewood neighborhood following the event.
Timeline
The shooting occurred on a CTA bus on September 30, 2026.
The suspects were arrested by authorities in October 2026.
The suspects made a court appearance on October 9, 2026.
Legal Context
The court's decision to detain the suspects follows the guidelines established by the 2026 Cook County safety detention protocols. This reflects ongoing efforts by the local justice system to balance public safety with the procedural rights of defendants accused of violent crimes.
Residents in the area near West 63rd Street may continue to see an increased police presence during the ongoing investigation. The incident serves as a reminder of the heightened focus on security measures currently being implemented across the CTA transit system.
The takeaway
The court's decision to order detention highlights the severity of the charges filed against the suspects. Public transit safety remains a central concern for commuters and officials in the city as investigations into this shooting proceed.
Further reading
For more information on similar incidents in the region, visit the Violence section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Daily Herald.
