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Chicago Park Robbery Attempt Leads to Shooting as Victim Tries to Disarm Suspect

CHICAGO, IL – In a tense confrontation that underscores the dangers of attempting to disarm an armed assailant, a 49-year-old man was shot in the torso during a robbery attempt in a Chicago park. The incident, which is now under investigation by Area Three detectives, occurred when the victim was approached by an unknown male wielding a handgun. According to…

Chicago CCL Holder Returns Fire in Pre-Dawn Bus Station Shooting Incident

CHICAGO, IL – Early Monday morning, an incident outside a Greyhound bus station in downtown Chicago underscored the importance of being prepared to defend oneself. At approximately 2:42 a.m., a 35-year-old man legally armed with a concealed-carry license (CCL) found himself in a precarious situation while sitting on a curb on the 500-block of South Jefferson Street. According to Chicago…

Concealed Carrier in Restaurant Nearly Mistakes “Senior Assassins” Game with Water Guns for Real Threat

GURNEE, IL – A concealed carry holder dining in a local restaurant faced a moment of grave misunderstanding when high school students, involved in a game known as “Senior Assassins,” entered the establishment wearing ski masks and wielding water guns closely resembling real firearms. The students, hailing from a neighboring community, aimed to douse their peers with water as part…

Man Wielding Knife on Chicago Bus is Shot; Shooter Runs Off After

CHICAGO, IL – A incident unfolded on a Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) bus late Tuesday night when a confrontation turned deadly. According to Chicago Police, the episode occurred just after 11 p.m. on Division Street near Kostner, where a 53-year-old man wielding a knife was shot multiple times by another passenger. The armed passenger, after firing the shots, fled the…

60-Year-Old CCW Holder Fatally Shoots ATM Robber, Suffers Gunshot Wounds

CHICAGO, IL – A robbery attempt ended fatally for the assailant in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood early this morning, following a shootout with a 60-year-old concealed carry license holder. According to Chicago police, the incident occurred near the 1500 block of West 82nd Street, just before 5:30 a.m. The intended victim was using an ATM when approached by a man…

Disparity of Force? Chicago Woman Fatally Shoots Man in Her Home During Argument

CHICAGO, IL – In the early hours of a Friday morning, a domestic dispute in Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood escalated, leading to the fatal shooting of a 39-year-old man by a 34-year-old woman. According to Chicago Sun-Times, during the argument, the woman, who is a licensed concealed carry holder, shot a man in her home. The man sustained a critical…

Armed Tow Truck Drivers Fire Back, Critically Injuring Another Driver That Opened Fire on Them After Job Dispute

CHICAGO, IL – A recent dispute over a towing job escalated into gunfire, highlighting the dangers tow truck drivers can face and the critical role of concealed carry in self-defense. CWB Chicago reported that David Soto, 33, confronted two other tow truck drivers in a heated argument over a towing assignment on the 4600 block of West Harrison Street. The…

Licensed Concealed Carrier Thwarts Home Intrusion: A South Side Standoff Ends with Intruder Wounded

CHICAGO, IL – In a recent incident on Chicago’s South Side, law enforcement responded to a situation where a 30-year-old man sustained a leg injury from a gunshot after forcibly entering an apartment. Local news reported that the event unfolded in the 7100 block of South Jeffery, where the intruder encountered a 29-year-old resident. The resident, a licensed concealed carry…

CCL Holder and Attempted Robber Get Into Shootout in Chicago’s North Side

CHICAGO, IL – A potential robbery in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood escalated into a gunfight early Tuesday morning, with the intended victim turning the tables on his assailant. The incident occurred at around 4:22 a.m. in the 5400 block of North Winthrop Avenue. According to Chicago Police, a 23-year-old man was approached by an individual who emerged from an SUV and…

Separate Homeowners Each Detain a Suspect at Gunpoint After Heroin-Fueled Police Chase

MACON COUNTY, IL – In a remarkable display of responsible firearm use and community vigilance, two armed homeowners in Illinois played a pivotal role in apprehending suspects involved in a car theft and subsequent police chase. The drama began at Casey’s General Store in Argenta, where deputies responded to reports of a suspicious vehicle. Upon discovery that the car was…