Federal prosecutors on Wednesday charged a 50-year-old man, Lawrence Reed, with committing a terrorist attack for allegedly setting a woman on fire aboard a Chicago Blue Line L train. According to police reports, the horrifying incident occurred on Monday night when Reed approached his victim from behind, dousing her with what was believed to be gasoline before igniting it. After the attack, the train arrived at the Clark and Lake stop, where the woman stumbled out and collapsed on the ground. She was immediately taken to a nearby hospital, where she remains in critical condition due to severe burns to her head and body. Reed, a Chicago resident, faces federal charges related to a violent attack on a mass transportation system. During his initial court appearance, he reportedly shouted and disrupted proceedings, although it remains unclear whether he has legal representation. This incident has raised alarms about safety on public transport as authorities investigate further.
Chicago Man Charged with Terrorist Attack After Setting Woman on Fire
Chicago Man Charged with Terrorist Attack After Setting Woman on Fire
Federal prosecutors have charged Lawrence Reed with committing a terrorist act after he allegedly set a woman on fire aboard a Chicago train, leaving her in critical condition.
In a shocking incident, federal prosecutors have charged 50-year-old Lawrence Reed with a count of committing a terrorist attack for allegedly setting a woman on fire on a Blue Line L train in Chicago. The woman, who was severely burned, is in critical condition. Reed approached her from behind, doused her with gasoline, and ignited it before fleeing the scene. The case is under investigation as court records show Reed's disruptive behavior during his initial hearing. Authorities continue to address concerns regarding violence on public transportation.
