Mass Public Shooting near Chicago Stopped by a Concealed Handgun Permit Holder (Graphic video of aftermath)

Aug 4, 2025 | Defensive Gun Use

Two men opened fire at a party, wounding five people, but a concealed handgun permit holder quickly intervened. He shot both attackers, killing one and injuring the other. Police have taken the surviving suspect into custody. A video of the aftermath is available here.

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A Concealed-Carry License holder fatally shot one of two gunmen who injured a young child and four others in south suburban Harvey on Saturday night, officials said.

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Officials believe another deadly shooting, which happened on Sunday morning, may be connected to Saturday night’s mass shooting. . . .

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Two armed men opened fire at the gathering, injuring five of the guests. But it did not end there. A CCL holder who was present returned fire, killing one of the suspects and injuring the other.

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A 4-year-old boy suffered non-life-threatening injuries and is listed in stable condition.

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Four other party attendees also suffered gunshot wounds. They were taken to local hospitals in stable condition.

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The suspect killed was pronounced dead on the scene. . . .

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Christian Piekos and Michelle Gallardo, “CCL holder kills 1 of 2 Harvey mass shooters; man dies in apparent retaliatory shooting: officials,: ABC Channel 7 (Chicago), August 3, 2025.

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