A man trying to rob a jewelry store in Chicago on Saturday morning was given quite the surprise as an employee at the store stepped up to defend the merchandise, pulling a gun and shooting the would-be robber.
Police shared that the incident, which was caught on surveillance cameras, occurred just before 11 a.m. on Jeweler’s Row, Fox 32 reported.
The footage shows the attempted robber walking into the store and perusing for about a minute before running toward the entrance.
On his way out, he started bashing in a glass jewelry case, causing the employee to reach behind the counter and begin shooting before he tried to flee.
Footage from outside the store showed the man falling out of the doors and running back in to grab what appeared to be a small bag before taking off.
Police were quickly called, and they were able to subdue the man, taking him into custody and then to a hospital where he was treated for a gunshot wound. Police say he is in stable condition.
The employee was found to be a FOID card and concealed carry license holder, ABC7 reported.
Still, CBS 2 reported that the employee is in custody while the Chicago Police Department continues its investigation.