CCL Holder Shoots, Kills Man Trying to Break into West Side Apartment
Introduction to the Incident
A man was shot and killed by a concealed carry license holder while trying to break into a West Side apartment Saturday morning, according to Chicago police. Sources close to the investigation said a 33-year-old man was kicking the back door of an apartment, threatening a woman and her children inside. The resident called police and a relative, a 28-year-old woman, who was able to get there quickly.
Details of the Incident
Police said the incident happened in the 3400 block of West Monroe Street just before 7 a.m. Saturday in East Garfield Park. The man allegedly continued trying to get into the apartment, breaking a bedroom window and threatening to kill the family inside, sources told WGN-TV. The 28-year-old relative, who has a valid CCL, fired toward the man, hitting him multiple times.
Aftermath of the Shooting
According to police, the suspect in the attempted break-in was transported to Mt. Sinai Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The CCL holder was taken to Area Four for questioning, and no charges have been announced. Police said the incident appears to be domestic-related.
Reaction from the Community
“This is like a shock to be honest,” said neighbor Emonie. “I honestly didn’t hear anything, that’s so crazy.” Emonie said she only learned about the shooting hours later. “I can only imagine how her kids were feeling and everything when this was going on. This is really scary,” said Emonie.
Background of the Suspect
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office has not publicly released the name of the man, which WGN-TV has confirmed through sources, but is not sharing until officials do so. According to arrest records, the 33-year-old has been arrested 64 times in Chicago since 2009 and has 11 convictions stemming from those cases. Close to two dozen of those arrests were for domestic battery and violation of an order of protection. Court and arrests records confirm the man has been convicted in multiple domestic violence cases, along with other cases involving aggravated battery on a peace officer, and criminal trespass.
Recent Arrests and Pretrial Release
According to police and court records, in late August, the man was arrested at the same address where the shooting occurred and charged with domestic battery and two counts of criminal damage to property. The suspect was initially denied pretrial release during a detention hearing on Aug. 23 and remanded to the Cook County Department of Corrections, but another judge granted his pretrial release with conditions on Aug. 29.
Conclusion
The incident highlights the importance of self-defense and the role of concealed carry license holders in protecting themselves and their loved ones. It also raises questions about the effectiveness of the justice system in dealing with repeat offenders and the need for stricter laws to prevent domestic violence.
FAQs
- What happened in the incident?
A man was shot and killed by a concealed carry license holder while trying to break into a West Side apartment. - Who was the suspect?
The suspect was a 33-year-old man with a history of arrests and convictions for domestic violence and other crimes. - What was the outcome of the incident?
The suspect was pronounced dead at the hospital, and the CCL holder was taken to Area Four for questioning. - What is the reaction from the community?
The community is shocked and scared by the incident, with neighbors expressing concern for the safety of the family involved. - What are the implications of the incident?
The incident highlights the importance of self-defense and the need for stricter laws to prevent domestic violence and deal with repeat offenders.
