Robbery victim shoots, kills armed 16-year-old suspect in West Pullman, Chicago police say

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police are investigating after a man shot and killed a teenager who was trying to rob him Wednesday on the city's South Side.

The shooting happened around 3:36 p.m. in the 11700 block of South Normal Avenue in West Pullman, Chicago police said.

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A 27-year-old man was approached by a 16-year-old boy who pulled out a gun and attempted to rob him, police said. The man took out a handgun of his own and shot the teen suspect in the chest.

The 16-year-old was taken to a hospital, where he was later pronoucned dead. His identity has not been released.

Two handguns were recovered at the scene, police officials said.

Police did bring the 27-year-old man in for questioning, but as of Wednesday evening no charges have been filed.

No further information was available as Chicago police continue to investigate.

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