Suspected thief shot by Walgreens employee in Chicago
- A store employee shot a suspected thief who pulled a gun during a theft at a Walgreens in Calumet City, Illinois.
- The suspect, who had previously shoplifted with a woman, was found by police after fleeing the scene and later died in the hospital.
- The incident highlights the complexities surrounding concealed carry laws and the responsibilities of employees in dangerous situations.
In the early hours of Sunday, a theft incident occurred at a Walgreens in Calumet City, Illinois, where a store employee with a concealed carry license shot a suspected thief. The incident unfolded around 2:10 a.m. when police received reports of a theft and shots fired. The suspected thief, a 42-year-old man, had previously shoplifted items along with a 48-year-old woman. While the woman managed to escape with the stolen goods, the man confronted the employee with a handgun. In response, the employee fired his weapon, striking the man in the chest. After fleeing the scene in a vehicle, the man was later found by police and transported to a hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. This incident raises questions about the implications of concealed carry laws and the responsibilities of store employees in confrontational situations. The police are currently investigating the events leading up to the shooting and are seeking additional information from the public to clarify the circumstances surrounding the theft and subsequent shooting.