Chicago concealed carry holder wounds gunman in South Shore

A concealed carry holder shot a gunman during a confrontation Monday night in the South Shore neighborhood.

The backstory:

The 30-year-old CCL holder was standing outside around 9 p.m. when he got into an argument with someone who was inside a vehicle in the 7200 block of South South Drive, police said.

The 30-year-old noticed the person in the car holding a handgun, drew his own gun and fired, striking the suspect once in the chest, police said.

The suspect took himself to Jackson Park Hospital where he was listed in fair condition. Officers went to the hospital and placed the suspect into custody. Police said charges are pending.

Police said a weapon was recovered at the scene of the shooting. Area One detectives are investigating.

The Source: The information in this story came from Chicago police.

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