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CCL Holder Shoots Suspect in Robbery Attempt at Gas Station in Orland Park

Police said the customer was a licensed concealed carry holder and the suspect was taken to a hospital after the shooting.

  • On Tuesday morning, a customer with an Illinois Concealed Carry License shot a suspect attempting an armed robbery at a Shell gas station near 151st Street and Harlem Avenue in Orland Park.
  • According to Orland Park Police, a masked person approached the customer at the pump and pointed a weapon, allegedly targeting him assuming he drove an Acura.
  • Station manager Naseem Elmosa reported hearing at least two gunshots and told NBC Chicago the scene was 'scary for everybody around here' as he witnessed the suspect limping away.
  • The CCL holder is cooperating fully with the ongoing Orland Park Police investigation, while the suspect is receiving treatment at a local hospital.
  • Officials stated there is no further threat to the public, and Orland Park Police will release additional updates as information becomes available regarding the investigation.
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Would-Be Robber Finds Out Hard Way His Intended Victim Was Armed

A robber’s skills in victim-selection proved to be lacking Tuesday morning when he tried to hold up an armed commuter at a gas station.

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