ST. PAUL, Minn. (KFGO-WCCO) – One person was shot to death Friday night on a Green Line light rail train in St. Paul. Metro Transit police say officers were called around 8:30 p.m. about a shooting that happened on the westbound train as it approached the Hamline Avenue Station.

A man was fatally shot on a Green Line light rail train as it approached the Hamline Avenue station in St. Paul at about 8:30 p.m. Friday, according to Metro Transit. Officials said Metro Transit Police responded to a shooting reported onboard the westbound train and discovered the victim suffering from gunshot wounds.

Authorities are searching for a suspect Friday night after a man was fatally shot on the light rail. It happened around 8:30 p.m., according to Metro Transit. Police were called to reports of a shooting onboard a westbound Green Line train approaching the Hamline Avenue Station.

The Santa Train marks its 82nd running this year, bringing presents and joy to small towns along a 110-mile portion of the CSX rail line tucked into remote coal-country river valleys.

Jay Stiltner, 7, waits for soft toys to be thrown by volunteers during the 82nd run of the CSX Santa Train, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Marrowbone, Ky. The train brings presents t