A 72-year-old man is recovering after being shot in the leg while thwarting an attempted robbery in Chicago’s Belmont Cragin neighborhood late Friday night. The incident occurred as the victim parked his car on West Belmont Avenue; he was confronted by a would-be thief trying to steal his belongings through the window, leading to a physical struggle that resulted in the gun going off and striking him.
Despite his injuries, the man managed to drive himself to a nearby hospital, where he is reported to be in good condition. Meanwhile, the suspect fled the scene and remains at large, prompting the Chicago Police Department’s Area 5 detectives to investigate the incident further. This troubling robbery attempt highlights ongoing concerns regarding public safety in urban neighborhoods.
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