Another Example of Self-Defense in Chicago

Do we think that the bad guys will get that memo? Would-be robber shot and killed by concealed carry license holder in Auburn Gresham

The incident was reported at around 5:26 a.m. in the 1500 block of West 82nd Street. According to Chicago police, a 60-year-old man was approached by a gunman who displayed a weapon and demanded his items.

The victim, who possesses a concealed carry license and a valid Firearms Owner Identification Card, exchanged gunfire with the suspect, authorities said. The suspect, who had yet to be identified Friday afternoon, was shot throughout the body and later died from his injuries.

Auburn Gresham, or just Gresham, is one of the 77 neighborhoods in Chicago. You may have heard of St. Sabina, which is in Auburn Gresham, and Father Michael Pfleger. I suppose he is the most famous priest associated with that parish. While he is not the pastor of that church, he's made quite a name for himself, mostly as an anti-gun activist. I'm guessing that he disapproves of legal self-defense.

In another article we learn that the intended victim was 60 years old. Would-be robber killed during shootout with CCL holder on Chicago's South Side.

The incident was reported at around 5:26 a.m. in the 1500 block of West 82nd Street. According to Chicago police, a 60-year-old man was approached by a gunman who displayed a weapon and demanded his items.

The victim, who possesses a concealed carry license and a valid Firearms Owner Identification Card, exchanged gunfire with the suspect, authorities said. The suspect, who had yet to be identified Friday afternoon, was shot throughout the body and later died from his injuries.

The concealed carry license holder was shot, but is in hospital and is expected to survive.

I don't know why I have the impression that self-defense is becoming more common in Chicago. When I look at the stats in HeyJackass! they haven't increased a lot in the past few years, though there has been a big jump since 2015.

It sounds like a clear cut case of self-defense, but the criminal justice system (so called) for Chicago and Cook County isn't run on the most rational basis these days. I suppose we will see eventually whether or not self-defense is legal in Chicago.

In the meantime, of course, self-defense is a human right.