Coverage dated November 6, 2021 to November 7, 2021

Retired Chicago fire captain, 77, fatally shoots would-be robber, officials say

Headline from The Southern Illinoisan

A 77-year-old retired Chicago Fire Department captain fatally shot a person who tried to rob him Saturday afternoon on the South Side, according to Chicago police and CFD spokesman Larry

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Fox News
Elderly retired firefighter with concealed carry shoots Chicago robber dead: police (opens Fox News)
Published Nov 6, 2021
Fox News's feed description
An elderly retired firefighter in Chicago with a concealed carry license fatally shot a robber in broad daylight
The Southern Illinoisan
Retired Chicago fire captain, 77, fatally shoots would-be robber, officials say (opens The Southern Illinoisan)
Published Nov 7, 2021
The Southern Illinoisan's feed description
A 77-year-old retired Chicago Fire Department captain fatally shot a person who tried to rob him Saturday afternoon on the South Side, according to Chicago police and CFD spokesman Larry
Bearing Arms
Retired Chicago Firefighter Fatally Shoots Would-Be Armed Robber (opens Bearing Arms)
Published Nov 7, 2021
Bearing Arms's feed description
The 77-year old man was working in an open garage on Saturday afternoon when he was targeted.
BizPac Review
Retired 77-year-old Chicago firefighter fatally shoots brazen daytime robber (opens BizPac Review)
Published Nov 7, 2021
BizPac Review's feed description
A 77-year-old retired Chicago firefighter shot a would-be robber, killing him at the scene after he allegedly tried to rob him.

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