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Chicago Police Probe West Loop Robberies and Track Wounded Suspect After Concealed-Carry Shooting

Detectives are collecting evidence following a blood trail that led to a wounded suspect at a Northwest Side home.

Overview

  • Two armed robberies were reported late Sunday and early Monday in and near the West Loop, according to Chicago police.
  • At 9:55 p.m. on West Lake Street, six men arrived in two vehicles, displayed a pistol, punched a 22-year-old, took his property, and fled in a black sedan—possibly a Kia—and another vehicle.
  • Around 1:35 a.m. near North Morgan Street, two men exited a silver or gray Jeep and attempted to rob a 27-year-old, who got inside his building before the offenders fled empty-handed.
  • At about 2:40 a.m. on West Montana Street, a 39-year-old licensed concealed-carry holder fired at two men who approached him, striking one suspect multiple times in the legs.
  • Officers followed a blood trail to a North Lockwood Avenue residence where a 23-year-old emerged and was hospitalized in good condition, a second suspect was arrested at the scene, and no charges have been announced as investigations continue.