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Armed robber fatally shot by concealed carry holder in Wicker Park

As the would-be armed robber held the victim, a 36-year-old man, at gunpoint and demanded his belongings, the victim pulled his own gun and shot him, police said.

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An 18-year-old gunman was fatally shot by a concealed carry license holder during an attempted armed robbery late Tuesday in Wicker Park.

A 36-year-old man was grabbing things from his car around 10:50 p.m. in the 1400 block of North Artesian Avenue when someone armed with a gun approached and demanded his belongings, Chicago police said.


The 36-year-old, a concealed carry license holder, opened fire on the gunman and struck him multiple times, police said.

The 18-year-old was taken to Stroger Hospital in critical condition and was later pronounced dead, officials said.

Area 5 detectives were investigating.

As the would-be armed robber held the victim, a 36-year-old man, at gunpoint and demanded his belongings, the victim pulled his own gun and shot him, police said.