Chicago shooting: CCL holder shoots suspect in attempted robbery on NW Side, police say

A concealed-carry license holder shot a would-be robber on the Northwest Side Tuesday morning, Chicago police said.

The incident occurred at about 2:40 a.m. in the 5200-block of West Montana Street.

Police said a 39-year-old man was getting out of his car when two male suspects approached on foot. One of the suspects took out a gun and demanded the victim's belongings, police said.

The victim, who is a licensed concealed-carry holder, took out his own gun and shot one of the suspects, police said.

Officers arrived and took the two suspects into custody, with one being transported to Illinois Masonic Hospital in good condition.

Area Five detectives are investigating.

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