Chicago Police Say Gunman Shot And Wounded 5 Teenagers Aboard City Bus; Suspect Sought

CHICAGO (AP) -- Five teenage passengers were shot while riding a Chicago Transit Authority bus on the city's South Side on Thursday, authorities said.<br/><br/>The victims were all taken to area hospitals,

Thursday, May 10th 2007, 5:54 pm

By: News On 6

CHICAGO (AP) -- Five teenage passengers were shot while riding a Chicago Transit Authority bus on the city's South Side on Thursday, authorities said.

The victims were all taken to area hospitals, said Chicago Police spokesman Tom Polick. Two teenage boys and one girl were in critical condition, while another girl was in good condition, officials said. A fifth passenger's condition was unknown.

"A lone, armed offender boarded the bus and shortly after boarding the bus fired multiple shots," Assistant Deputy Superintendent Eugene Williams said at a news conference.

The male suspect exited the bus and ran south after the shooting, said Williams, who asked the public to call in with tips.

The driver quickly pulled the bus over to a spot she believed was safe, said CTA spokeswoman Sheila Gregory.