A harrowing holdup in Chicago’s Montclare neighborhood left a 24-year-old man in critical condition Monday night after an alleged armed robber shot him during a confrontation on West Belmont Avenue, police said.
The shooting unfolded around 8:30 p.m. in the 7000-block of West Belmont Avenue, where a suspect confronted the man, demanded his belongings, and then opened fire, according to Chicago police. Officers detained a suspect at the scene, and the wounded man was taken to Loyola Hospital for treatment.
ABC7 Chicago reports that the suspect is a 28-year-old man who approached the 24-year-old, pulled out a handgun, and demanded his property before firing and striking him in the abdomen. The suspect then fled with the victim’s belongings but was quickly taken into custody, according to the outlet. Charges are pending, and Area Five detectives have been assigned to the investigation, ABC7 noted.
Montclare context
Montclare is not typically the backdrop for frequent fatal shootings, which can make incidents like this hit even harder. In March, for example, local coverage detailed how a teen gunned down on Grand Avenue rattled the neighborhood. That earlier case was also handled by Area Five detectives, highlighting how the same investigative team often responds to major incidents on the Northwest Side.
Investigators and next steps
Area Five detectives are leading the current probe and charges remain pending, according to ABC7 Chicago. Police have released few additional details and said no other injuries were reported.
