CCL holder shoots carjacking suspect in Gresham
CHICAGO (WLS) — A 16-year-old suspect was shot after trying to hijack a man on the city’s South Side, according to Chicago police.
The crime happened at about 5:20 a.m. near 82nd Street and Ashland Avenue in the Gresham neighborhood.
A 47-year-old man was inside his Toyota Camry when a group of four people jumped him and demanded his car.
Police said someone “discharging a chemical agent” on the victim. Police did not specify what the chemical was.
The victim, who has a valid FOID and CCL, shot at the suspects.
One of the suspects, 16, was shot in the left knee and his left arm was grazed by a bullet. He was taken to the hospital and is expected to be okay.
The other suspects fled in the victim’s Toyota Camry and headed eastbound.
The victim was treated on the scene. No other injuries have been reported.
No charged have been announced. Chicago police are investigating.
Retired police officer shoots suspected vehicle thief on West Side
CHICAGO (WLS) — A man suspected of trying to break into a car on the West Side was shot by the car’s owner Thursday morning, Chicago police said.
The incident occurred at about 2:26 a.m. in the 300 block of North Mayfield Avenue.
Police said a 53-year-old man was trying to break into a vehicle when he was confronted by the owner.
Some sort of a struggle ensued and the owner, who sources said is a retired police officer, shot at the suspect.
The suspect was hit in the right shoulder and taken to Mt. Sinai, where he is listed in good condition.
Area Four detectives are investigating.”