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A 60-year-old Chicago concealed carrier shot and killed a would-be armed robber last week in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood.
The Concealed Carry License Holder visited an ATM near his home last Friday. It was around 5:30 a.m. when a man approached him with a gun.
According to a news report from CBS Chicago, the armed man demanded the 60-year-old man give him his property.
60-Year-Old Defends Himself
The 60-year-old man pulled his own weapon and shots were fired. The victim ran to a gas station and according to CBS, video footage shows him asking for help. This was where he waited for paramedics to arrive.
According to ABC7, the 60-year-old victim is a “valid FOID card and CCL holder.” Both the victim and the robber were shot in the gunfire.
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The robber received multiple gunshots throughout his body. He was taken to nearby Advocate Christ Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
The victim, with gunshot wounds to his back and shoulder, was treated at the same hospital. Police say he is in stable condition.
Two firearms were found on the scene of the crime.
Investigators are still working on the case, no charges have been announced.
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Only the law abiding has to have permission to self protection.
One less democrat, well done, God speed.
I wonder where the perp stoled the bike? Saint Peter is asking him those questions now.