Concealed carry holder shoots suspect during attempted armed robbery in Orland Park
CCL shoots attempted robbery suspect in Orland Park
A concealed carry holder shot the suspect during an attempted armed robbery at an Orland Park gas station Tuesday morning, according to police.
ORLAND PARK, Ill. - A concealed carry holder shot the suspect during an attempted armed robbery at an Orland Park gas station Tuesday morning, according to police.
CCL shooting in Orland Park
What we know:
Orland Park officers responded to a report of shots fired in the area of 15100 Harlem Avenue around 9 a.m.
According to police, a person legally armed with a firearm was pumping gas at a Shell station when someone with a weapon tried to rob them.
The concealed carry holder then pulled their gun and fired, striking the suspect.
The suspect was taken to a local hospital for treatment, but their condition is unknown, police said. The CCL holder is cooperating with police.
What we don't know:
Further details about the incident were not immediately clear, including whether the suspect was armed with a gun or other type of weapon.
What they're saying:
An expert with the United States Concealed Carry Association viewed a video on Facebook that showed the shooting and said the citizen did one thing right, and that is to be aware of the surroundings.
"If you’re going to conceal carry legally and lawfully, you take the training. You make sure you know where you can use your weapon and where you can’t. Make sure you’re not breaking the law but be prepared. Whether it’s at a mall, a movie theater, or a gas station, you may have to react quickly and it appears that this is what happened in this case," said Matt Osbourne, a certified instructor with USCCA.
Osbourne said they teach de-escalation first, or backing away from the threat before discharging a weapon.
What's next:
Police said a heavy presence will remain in the area as the investigation continues. The department said additional updates will be released as information becomes available.
Police said there is no threat to the public.
The Source: The information in this story came from the Orland Park Police Department.