Chicago shooting: FOID card-holding store owner shoots, kills would-be robber, police say

ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team WLS logo
Sunday, April 2, 2023
Chicago crime: Would-be robber critically hurt after shot by store owner
A would-be robber was shot while trying to hold up an O'Reilly Auto Parts store Saturday.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A would-be robber was shot while trying to hold up an O'Reilly Auto Parts store Saturday.

Police say a man walked into the store near 91st and Stony Island, showed a gun and demanded cash.

The store manager, who police say is a valid FOID card holder, then shot the suspect.

The suspect was transported to U of C Hospital in critical condition. He was later pronounced dead.

Area Two detectives are currently investigating.

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