An Instance of Self Defense in Chicago

This story is from February, but it worth taking a look at. Would-be robber, Chicago jewelry store worker who shot him both released - CBS Chicago

A guy in a mask (in February, 2024) is walking around a jewelry store on Wabash Avenue in the heart of Chicago's Loop. As he approaches the door, where it looks like he is leaving, he tries to smash a display case, without much success. One of the employees, draws a gun and fires, hitting the would-be robber at least once.

Surveillance video shows the would-be robber, who wore a red sweatshirt, walking around for about a minute before he took off running toward the entrance.

He began to bash in a glass case, and that's when the employee reached behind the counter and began shooting at the man before he tried to get away.

The big thing about this story is that it delves into the law of self defense in Illinois, which is gaining presence in the consciousness of the people of Illinois.

"The moment that person took an object and broke that glass, that person was committing a forcible felony," said CBS 2 Legal Analyst Irv Miller. "He was no longer walking around checking the place out."

For that reason, Miller said under the law, the employee legally defended himself and his business

There is more, if you care for the details and some security video. I prefer the video below.

Steve Inman gets the hat tip with this video. The guy does get shot, but he makes it to a hospital, where is was detained. Sadly, in Illinois they turn scumbags like this loose to commit more crimes. Maybe he will come to realize that crime is not safe. That video does include some comments about self defense as well as Inman's play by play.