Two Robbers Tried To Rob A Garbage Truck Driver And He Ended Their Robbing Spree In Chicago

Two Robbers Tried To Rob A Garbage Truck Driver And He Ended Their Robbing Spree In Chicago

February 4, 2025 634 Views

Two Robbers Tried To Rob A Garbage Truck Driver And He Ended Their Robbing Spree In Chicago

A garbage truck driver shot two men who were trying to rob him Friday morning in the Homan Square neighborhood, killing one and critically wounding the other.

Police said, around 5:15 a.m., two men approached the garbage truck driver while he was working in an alley in the 900 block of South Homan Avenue, pulled out a gun, and announced a robbery.

The 28-year-old garbage truck driver, a concealed carry license holder, pulled out his own gun, leading to a shootout.

One of the would-be robbers, a 42-year-old man, was shot in the head and pronounced dead on the scene. His accomplice, a 20-year-old man, was shot in the neck and taken to a local hospital in critical condition. 

The garbage truck driver wasn’t shot, but was evaluated at St. Anthony Hospital after complaining of chest pain, and was listed in good condition.

Police were able to confirm the garbage truck driver had a valid Firearm Owner’s Identification card and concealed carry license.

Police said two weapons were recovered from the scene. Area Four Detectives are investigating.

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