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Girl, 15, charged with pushing man from CTA train, killing him to remain in custody
CBS News • • nation
Key Points:
- A 15-year-old girl was arrested and charged with first-degree murder and other felony counts for pushing a 29-year-old man, Kyle Bickham, off a moving Chicago Transit Authority Red Line train, leading to his death.
- The incident occurred near 69th Street when Bickham fell onto the electrified third rail and was struck by another train, resulting in a homicide ruling.
- The teenage suspect appeared in juvenile court and was ordered to remain in custody after probable cause was found on all charges.
- Police indicated that three people were involved in pushing Bickham, but only the 15-year-old girl has been arrested so far.
- Bickham’s family plans to hold a press conference urging witnesses and others with information to come forward; the girl is due back in court on September 14.
