Chicago man charged with reckless conduct at CTA Roosevelt Red Line station
CHICAGO (CBS) – A man is charged with reckless conduct after allegedly having a firearm and obstructing access to the entrance of the Roosevelt Red Line station Tuesday night.
Nehemiah Knox, 19, is charged with one felony count of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and one misdemeanor count of reckless conduct.
Police said officers were conducting a platform check, in the 1100 block of East Roosevelt around 11:07 p.m., when they observed the offender obstructing access to the entrance/exit of the station.
When officers approached, the offender fled into the street – causing traffic to come to a halt.
Officers saw the offender toss an object. It was recovered and determined to be a loaded firearm, police said.
Knox was taken into custody and charged accordingly.
He was also issued a citation for unsafe conduct and obstructing access to the CTA
He is due in bond court Wednesday.