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During a heated argument on Chicago’s South Side Monday night, a concealed-carry permit holder fired at an individual who brandished a weapon, according to police statements to WLS-TV.
The confrontation occurred around 9 p.m. along the 7200 block of S. South Shore Drive, as reported by law enforcement officials.
The incident began when a 30-year-old man engaged in a verbal dispute with an individual seated in a vehicle. The situation escalated when the car’s occupant displayed a firearm, prompting the concealed carry license holder to discharge his weapon, striking the other person in the chest.
Thug shows gun amid argument with concealed carrier on Chicago street. Big mistake. https://t.co/dubRy6LWwg
— Observing Time (@TimeObserving) January 22, 2025
Following the shooting, the wounded individual managed to transport himself to a nearby medical facility. Medical staff expect him to recover from his injuries. Police subsequently took him into custody at the hospital, with charges pending review.
Law enforcement officials secured a weapon from the scene as detectives continue their investigation into the incident.
The event sparked numerous reactions on WLS’s Facebook page, with commenters expressing:
* “Dumbass in the car displays a gun then gets shot. Oops, shouldn’t have done that, huh?”
* “Pull a gun on me like the other guy did in the car, you get shot.”
* “Someone brandishes a gun at you, that’s all you need to fear for your life. No charges for the guy who pulled the trigger.”
* “Justified.”
* “If you got hot lead, walk away — and don’t be surprised if you have to put hot lead in someone’s chest if they continue to threaten you.”