Concealed carry holder shoots attempted robber in Belmont Cragin

One of two attempted robbers was shot by a concealed carry holder early Tuesday in Belmont Cragin on the Northwest Side.

Both alleged robbers were arrested but charges have not been announcecd by pollice.

The concealed carry holder, a 39-year-old man, was leaving his vehicle around 2:40 a.m. in the 5200 block of West Montana Street when two men approached and one of them pulled a gun and demanded his belongings, Chicago police said.

The 39-year-old man drew his weapon and fired, striking a 23-year-old suspect in the legs, police said. He was taken to Illinois Masonic Hospital in good condition.

The 23-year-old and other suspect were both arrested, officials said.

Area 5 detectives were investigating.

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