CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) — A man is recovering after being shot during an attempted robbery in West Englewood Saturday night, Chicago police said.
Authorities said at around 9 p.m. the 31-year-old man was approached by two people while getting out of his car near 56th and Elizabeth Streets, and one of them pulled out a gun and demanded his belongings.
The man also drew a weapon, and they shot at each other before the robbers ran off. Police said the man has a concealed carry license.
CPD said he was listed in good condition at the hospital with a gunshot wound to his hand.
There was no one in custody and no word if the would-be thieves were also wounded.
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