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Man Injured After Trying to Stop Alleged Robbery Outside Loop Target

Police say a 22-year-old suspect was detained at the scene.

Overview

  • The confrontation occurred around 8:00–8:15 p.m. Saturday in the 0–100 block of South State Street in the Loop.
  • The 38-year-old sustained facial swelling and a cut to the back of his neck and was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in stable condition.
  • Police said the suspected offender, 22, was not injured and was taken into custody by responding officers.
  • Local coverage identified the location as just outside the Target store on South State Street.
  • Chicago police provided the account in statements to news outlets on Sunday.