CHICAGO (WLS) -- A suspect in an apparent carjacking was shot by a concealed-carry license holder on the West Side Monday morning, Chicago police said.
A 45-year-old man was in his vehicle in the 5500-block of West Crystal Street when police said he was approached by the suspect at about 1:27 a.m.
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The suspect then took out a handgun and began firing at the victim, who returned, fire, police said.
The suspect was wounded in the upper chest and transported to Loyola Hospital in critical condition, police said.
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The victim, who is a licensed concealed-carry license holder, was not injured.
The suspect's gun was recovered from the scene, police said. Area Five detectives are investigating.