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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.
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The man then produced his firearm and shot the robber in the head and chest, killing him, according to police.
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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.
Chicago police officers work at the scene near where two officers were shot at 63rd Street and Bell Avenue in Chicago on Aug. 7, 2021. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images) (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
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Chicago has been struggling with an increase in crimes in recent months.
Chicago has had more murders and shootings so far this year than the three previous years, with 678 people murdered and 3,766 people shot as of Nov. 1. Data from 2020 between Jan. 1 and Oct. 31 shows 661 murders and 3,443 people shot, while data from the same time frame in 2019 shows 432 murders and 2,221 people shot.
Chicago, United States - June 26, 2013: People walk past police car on June 26, 2013 in Chicago. Chicago Police Department is one of oldest police forces in the world, dating back to 1837. (iStock)
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The city has also had shoplifting issues in recent months, with repeated videos showing thieves taking thousands of dollars worth of luxury purses and makeup from stores in and near the city.
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