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Brinks Guard Shot in Brighton Park Armored Truck Robbery Outside Chase Bank

Investigators are searching for a suspect who fled in a silver vehicle.

Overview

  • FBI officials confirmed a Brinks armored truck was robbed outside a Chase branch at 4363 S. Archer Ave. in Chicago’s Brighton Park neighborhood.
  • The security guard was shot twice, once in each thigh, and was transported to Mount Sinai Hospital in serious to critical condition.
  • Chicago police said the gunman approached outside the bank, opened fire, and escaped in a silver vehicle.
  • Investigators reported the car went south on Troy Avenue before turning east on 44th Street, and no one is in custody.
  • Early reports differ on details, with fire officials citing about 10 a.m. and age 52 for the victim, while police reported just before 11:30 a.m. and age 49.