good guy wins

[steelslaver]

An elderly retired firefighter in Chicago with a concealed carry license fatally shot a robber in broad daylight, according to police.

The unidentified 77-year-old man was in a parking garage in the West Chesterfield neighborhood of Chicago at about 12:30 p.m. Saturday. The robber, who was also armed, pulled into the garage and demanded the elderly man fork over his possessions.

The man then produced his firearm and shot the robber in the head and chest, killing him, according to police.

Chicago police said the man had a valid Firearms Owner Identification Card and a Concealed Carry License. The Chicago Fire Department also confirmed he is a retired firefighter, Fox 32 reported.

An investigation has been launched into the matter.

HOORAY for him.

Around here the investigation would be to see if there was some kind of medal he could be awarded.

 

[shovelmike]

The gentleman handled the situation well, I hope the law sees it just as clearly.

 

[pantannojack]

No Holly Wood

I love a happy ending.

 

[dave1918a2]

I just hope and pray there will be a happy ending. WAY TO GO CFD Person!!!

 

[JH1951]

This ended the life of the perp, and can very easily ruin the life of the unidentified 77-year-old man. I hope things work out well for him. Staying unidentified may be a good idea...... especially these days.

 

[Kid44]

Armed Citizen Shoots Robber

If this has been previously posted I apologize.

A retired elderly firefighter in Chicago shot and killed a mugger. Elderly gentleman was in a parking garage in Chicago and was approached by an armed mugger/robber asking him for all of his personal possessions. Retired firefighter pulled his own weapon and shot the bad guy twice, killing him. Elderly guy was licensed to carry concealed in Chicago.

 

[oldiegoldie]

the 77 year old guy will be lucky if he doesn't have to spend a year or two of his living expenses on a lawyer. that's just the way things are today. speaking from experience.

 

[Onomea]

As member Charlie Sherrill has said, "If ya don't want to get shot, don't try to rob people."

Pretty basic rule.

 

[steelslaver]

Hopefully politics doesn't get involved and they leave him alone. If he is charged a bunch of old guys should march on city hall.

 

[Ivan the Butcher]

Hopefully politics doesn't get involved and they leave him alone. If he is charged a bunch of old guys should march on city hall.

Or, if city hall should catch on fire... no one would be available to put the fire out!

Ivan

 

[smoothshooter]

An elderly retired firefighter in Chicago with a concealed carry license fatally shot a robber in broad daylight, according to police.

The unidentified 77-year-old man was in a parking garage in the West Chesterfield neighborhood of Chicago at about 12:30 p.m. Saturday. The robber, who was also armed, pulled into the garage and demanded the elderly man fork over his possessions.

The man then produced his firearm and shot the robber in the head and chest, killing him, according to police.

Chicago police said the man had a valid Firearms Owner Identification Card and a Concealed Carry License. The Chicago Fire Department also confirmed he is a retired firefighter, Fox 32 reported.

An investigation has been launched into the matter.

HOORAY for him.

Around here the investigation would be to see if there was some kind of medal he could be awarded.

In Chicago they will be trying to find a way to hang him out to dry.

 

[sigp220.45]

My guess is he’ll be just fine. No charges, no lawsuit.

 

[ISCS Yoda]

My guess is he’ll be just fine. No charges, no lawsuit.

I will be surprised if it is otherwise. It sounds as clean as can be and our victim is "elderly", whatever that means or why it matters is beyond me, and a firefighting veteran. They'll leave him alone.

 

[steelslaver]

Retired 77 year old firefighters vote. Armed robbers not so much

 

[Steve K]

Shooting someone is a life changing event. Being shot by a dirtbag is also a life changing event. The victim is still with us and will most likely fair well. I wish him the best.

 

[hyena]

He apparently only needed two shots to defend himself. There's hope yet for those of us who carry J frames.

I hope he won't be charged with anything, but with Kim Foxx as the state's attorney nothing is a certainty.