Man shot by off-duty officer during alleged robbery attempt

CHICAGO -- An officer shot an accused robber in Chicago's East Garfield Park neighborhood Sunday night.

An armed robber got more than he bargained for when he wound up driving himself right to Stroger Hospital after he was shot.

The Chicago Tribune says that an off-duty correctional officer saw what was going on and stepped in to help.

That led to a gunfight where the armed robber got shot in the leg, then drove himself to hospital.

The off-duty officer wasn't hurt. He was on his way to work when the incident occurred at 10:30 p.m. Sunday near West Madison Street and St. Louis Avenue.

The alleged robber's condition is unknown.