4 killed on train in Chicago-area appeared asleep before shootings, police say

Four people fatally shot on a commuter train in the Chicago area early Monday appeared to be attacked while asleep in their seats, police said.

Four people fatally shot on a commuter train in the Chicago area early Monday appeared to be attacked while asleep in their seats, police said.

The victims — whose names, ages, and genders have not been confirmed — appeared to be asleep and were seated apart from each other according to security footage, the Forest Park Police Department said.

A suspect has been taken into custody and a weapon was recovered, Forest Park Deputy Chief Chris Chin said at a news conference.

The motive remained unknown. The name of the person in custody was not released.

"This appears to be an isolated incident on this unfortunate day," Chin said. "It's a horrible situation."

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