Two Armed Robbers Shot by Concealed Handgun Permit Holder in Chicago

Feb 9, 2025 | Defensive Gun Use

An early morning attempted armed robbery in Chicago’s Homan Square neighborhood ended with an exchange of gunfire and one suspect dead after the victim, who had a FOID card and Concealed Carry License, fired shots, police said. 

The incident took place around 5:18 a.m. in the 900 block of S. Homan, police said, when two unknown men approached the victim, a 28-year-old male. 

The suspects displayed a firearm and announced a robbery, police said, and an exchange of gunfire ensued. . . .

Staff, “Attempted armed robbery in Homan Square ends with victim, a CCL holder, shooting suspects,” Chicago Channel 5 NBC, February 3, 2024.

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