A 72-year-old man was shot while fighting off an armed robbery attempt in Chicago's Belmont Cragin neighborhood, a situation that unfolded late Friday night, as reported by CBS News Chicago. The incident occurred in the 5300 block of West Belmont Avenue around 11:30 p.m. when, according to police, the man was parking his car and was accosted by an unidentified individual attempting to steal his belongings through the car window.
The confrontation escalated quickly when the victim opened his car door, triggering a physical struggle with the would-be thief. During the scuffle, a handgun fell and discharged, striking the victim in the leg, as detailed by CBS News Chicago. The assailant fled the scene, and neither the weapon nor the suspect has been found.
In the aftermath, the injured man managed to drive himself to Community First Hospital, where he was reported to be in good condition, according to FOX 32 Chicago. The suspect remains at large. Chicago Police Department's Area 5 detectives are on the case.
