PA Bill Number: SB945
Title: Consolidating the act of August 9, 1955 (P.L.323, No.130), known as The County Code; and making repeals.
Description: Consolidating the act of August 9, 1955 (P.L.323, No.130), known as The County Code; and making repeals. ...
Last Action: Third consideration and final passage (199-0)
Last Action Date: Apr 17, 2024
Illinois Self-Defense: Shoe sale leads to shootout between concealed carry holder, seller in Humboldt Park :: 01/05/2022
HUMBOLDT PARK - A concealed carry holder shot back at an 18-year-old man who shot him in the shoulder during a sale meet-up in Humboldt Park, police said.
Around 8:44 p.m., in the 900 block of North Lawndale, a 28-year-old man met with the 18-year-old to buy a pair of shoes.
During the sale, the 18-year-old asked to see the money before handing over the shoes. The victim then reached in his pocket, when the 18-year-old drew his gun, and shot the 28-year-old in the shoulder, police said.
The victim, who is a concealed carry license holder, grabbed his gun and fired back at the 18-year-old, before attempting to flee the scene in his car. While attempting to flee, the victim crashed into an unoccupied parked car, police said.
The 18-year-old was apprehended by police, and sustained a gunshot wound to the hand, police said. He was taken to Stroger Hospital in good condition.
The 28-year-old was taken to Stroger Hospital in good condition as well, police said.
Area Four detectives are investigating.
