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Chicago Man Thwarts Carjackers with Concealed Firearm, No Injuries Reported

CHICAGO, IL — An early morning carjacking attempt was foiled on Chicago’s Northwest Side when a concealed carry license holder defended himself against a group of armed assailants. Chicago Police reported that around 3:30 a.m. on Saturday, a 34-year-old man was approached by three individuals in a black sedan as he walked to his car on the 3700 block of…

Illinois Father Exchanges Gunfire with Thieves Attempting to Steal His Range Rover and Maserati as His Five Daughters Sleep Inside

WINNETKA, IL – A quiet Memorial Day morning in Winnetka, IL turned perilous when a homeowner exchanged gunfire with thieves attempting to steal his luxury vehicles, all while his five daughters slept inside. The incident occurred just before 5 a.m. in the serene neighborhood near Willow and Sheridan Road. The homeowner, who preferred to remain anonymous, reported waking up to…

Homeowner Holds Suspect at Gunpoint After High-Speed Chase Through Suburbs

WILLOW SPRINGS, IL – What began as an ordinary afternoon for a Willow Springs homeowner turned into a tense confrontation when he found himself holding a burglary suspect at gunpoint in his backyard while his nine-year-old daughter played nearby. Two Chicago men, Kawann Moore, 39, and Richard Pegue, 35, are facing multiple charges after allegedly stealing two chainsaws from a…

Woman Shoots 13-Year-Old Girl Attempting to Steal Her SUV in Chicago

CHICAGO, IL – A concerning incident on Chicago’s South Side has spotlighted the perilous paths some youths are taking, as a 13-year-old girl was shot as her and a 14-year-old boy were attempting to steal an SUV. The shooting occurred around 7:49 a.m. on Tuesday in the 8200-block of South Commercial Avenue, according to Chicago Police. Reports from the scene…

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…