A couple Readers sent me this most excellent report (thankee), and I’ve waited a while to see if there have been any developments since but so far, no luck. Anyway, here we are:
Chicago police said the gunfight unfolded just before 5:30 a.m. in the 900 block of South Homan Avenue in Homan Square.
According to police, the victim, a 28-year-old man who was operating a garbage truck for Flood Brothers Disposal and Recycling Services, was outside of his truck in the area when he was approached by two men, a 42-year-old and a 20-year-old.
Officers said the two suspects then pulled out guns and announced the robbery, but the victim, who has a valid FOID and CCL opened fire on the would-be robbers.
Amid the shootout, the 42-year-old suspect suffered a gunshot wound to his head and was pronounced dead on the scene. The 20-year-old was shot in the neck and was taken to the hospital in critical condition.
Almost a twofer, but he came thisclose.
I have to say that as a one-time (and long-time) resident of that putrid city, all these Righteous Shootings bring a tear or two to my old eyes, because back when I lived there the only dead people in scenarios like this one were generally the innocent victims, prevented by law from being able to defend themselves.
That situation has now been reversed, and it’s A Damn Good Thing, say I.
Kim,
For many of these stories, after the initial report, follow up is frequently paltry at best.
Not. In. This. Case. The surviving scumbag perp has been charged
https://cwbchicago.com/2025/02/gunman-shot-by-armed-garbage-collector-during-hold-up-attempt-gets-charged-with-robbery.html
There’s also video of the incident. Three words describe the encounter – close quarters combat
https://cwbchicago.com/2025/02/video-emerges-of-garbage-collector-shooting-2-armed-robbers-killing-1-in-chicago.html
Best regards,
– Brad
Hopes & prayers Our Hero’s weapon is not kept too long as evidence.
Second City Cop reports that the two goblins were also tied to a series of robberies in Oak Park.