US EditionChicago man accused in train attack is also charged with attempted arson in City Hall fire
Lawrence Reed faces federal terrorism and arson charges for attacks on a CTA train passenger and Chicago City Hall, with community safety cited as a key concern by prosecutors.
- A Chicago man, Jalen Reed, was accused of pouring gasoline on a woman on a Blue Line train and setting her on fire, leaving her critically injured.
- Reed also allegedly attempted to set fire to City Hall and the Thompson Center previously and has a history of mental illness.
- At the time of the train attack, Reed was on pretrial release for an aggravated battery case.
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Chicago Man Accused in Blue Line Arson Attack Now Charged With Setting Fire at City Hall Days Earlier
Federal prosecutors unsealed a new indictment against Lawrence Reed, 50, that alleged he “maliciously damaged and attempted to damage and destroy, by means of fire” Chicago’s City Hall building, located at 121 N. LaSalle Street on Nov. 14.
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Chicago man accused in train attack is also charged with attempted arson in City Hall fire
A man accused of setting a woman on fire on a Chicago train last month has been indicted on an additional charge alleging he attempted to set City Hall on fire days before the train attack.
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