Concealed carry holder kills 1, injures another thwarting Chicago robbery attempt
CHICAGO - A concealed carry license holder shot and killed a man and critically wounded another who tried to rob him Friday morning in Chicago's Homan Square neighborhood.
The backstory:
The 28-year-old was outside around 5 a.m. when two men approached him, pulled out a gun and announced a robbery in the 900 block of South Homan Avenue, according to police.
The victim, who has a valid firearm owners identification card and concealed carry license, exchanged gunfire with the suspects.
A 42-year-old suspect was shot in the head and pronounced dead at the scene. The second suspect, a 20-year-old man, was shot in the neck and transported to Mount Sinai Hospital in critical condition. The victim was taken to St. Anthony Hospital for evaluation and was listed in good condition.
The 28-year-old was taken to St. Anthony Hospital for an evaluation.
Police said two guns were recovered. Area Four detectives are investigating.
No further information was provided.
The Source: The information in this report came from the Chicago Police Department.