A man carrying a concealed object fatally shot a man who pointed a gun at him at a Chicago grocery store Friday night.
chicago police told WLS-TV The shooting occurred in the 300 block of South Central Avenue in the South Austin neighborhood just before 9 p.m.
“This is a good result. Robbers will not be released onto the streets to reoffend through a futile court system.”
Police said the man approached a 35-year-old food salesman and a brief struggle ensued.
Police said the man pulled out a gun and the food vendor, who has a concealed carry permit, also pulled out a gun, WLS reported.
A man who approached the food vendor during the shootout suffered multiple gunshot wounds to his body and was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead, police said.
The Cook County coroner identified the slain man as 34-year-old Demetrius Manning, according to WLS.
The food vendor was shot in the right arm and taken to Stroger Hospital in good condition, police said.
Police told WLS the incident is being investigated as an attempted robbery and there were two guns at the scene.
How are people reacting?
The people commenting on WLS's Facebook post about this incident seem to be right in the food sellers' corner.
- One commenter said: “This is great news.” I wrote.
- Another user said: “I'm glad he was able to protect himself.” noticed.
- “Good,” said another commenter. said. ”[People] He's tired and starting to fight back. ”
- “We need more of this,” said another user. declared. “Good men and women with guns. The only way to stop bad guys with guns.”
- “Good result,” said another commenter. said. “That robber will not be thrown out on the street to reoffend by a futile court system.”
- Another user said, “I'm so glad the food vendor was safe.'' said. “We should all buy from this hard-working man. He deserves a medal.”
- Another commenter said: “He should not go to trial.” I wrote.
- “Oh my gosh I love this!!!” another user shouted. “Please stop messing with me. [people]. ”
- Another commenter said: “Give 1 point to the good guy.” gave an opinion.
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