Home invasion suspect shot, killed by 23-year-old woman on West Side

CHICAGO — A home invasion suspect was shot and killed Wednesday morning on the West Side by a woman.

Officers responded to a home in the 700 block of North Laramie just after 6:40 a.m. on the report of a shooting.

Police believe two suspects forced their way into the home and displayed firearms.

A 23-year-old woman in the home, who has a valid FOID card, produced a firearm and there was an exchange of gunfire.

One of the suspects, and unidentified male, was shot in the chest. He was pronounced dead at Mt. Sinai.

No other injuries were reported and it’s unknown at this time if the other suspect is in custody.