A shocking incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning in the South Loop, where a concealed carry license holder was shot in the shoulder after being ambushed by men in ski masks outside his vehicle. The attack took place at around 2:17 a.m. on the 1300 block of South Wabash Avenue, with multiple residents calling 911 to report gunfire and hearing someone yell, “You’re gonna die.”
When officers arrived at the scene about seven minutes later, they found a 35-year-old man with a gunshot wound to his left shoulder. According to the victim, he had just exited his Range Rover when another vehicle pulled up, and two masked men got out, brandishing firearms and opening fire on him.
In a surprising turn of events, the victim, who holds a concealed carry license, managed to draw his own gun and return fire. It is unclear whether any of the assailants were hit in the exchange. The injured man was swiftly taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in fair condition, but no arrests have been made in connection with the incident.
This harrowing incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers that can lurk in unexpected places, even for those who are prepared to defend themselves. It also highlights the importance of remaining vigilant and alert in all situations, especially in urban environments where crime rates can be higher.
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