Carjacker, 18, Shot Dead by Armed Citizen After Robbing Three People During Chicago Crime Spree

CHICAGO, IL – A concealed carry holder in Chicago ended a robbery spree last night. When the attacker went after his fourth victim, he learned the hard way that not everyone is an easy target. The final intended victim was a 36-year-old man who was unloading his car. The 18-year-old armed robber demanded the victim’s belongings, and the good guy with a gun fired 4 or 5 shots, striking the assailant in the chest, thigh, and head. The offender did not survive, and he was driving a Toyota that belonged to a man he robbed at gunpoint about 20 minutes earlier. After robbing the first individual and taking his vehicle the 18-year-old robbed two women before going after his fourth and final victim which was the man with the CCL.The women’s belongings were found in the stolen Toyota according to CWBChicago. Although there are not many details, this individual successfully put the majority of his rounds on target, which effectively stopped the attack and ended the crime spree. This is the 18-year-old who was shot and killed last night while trying to carjack someone. https://t.co/25WfXAgdVP pic.twitter.com/qsSCHE4zs4— Goofies Of Chicago (@Chicago_Goofies) June 12, 2025 I believe this puts the number of self-defense shootings in Chicago at eight this year. Carjackings and robberies can happen anywhere, including in front of your home, so you can never let your guard down. Read the original story: Carjacker, 18, Shot Dead by Armed Citizen After Robbing Three People During Chicago Crime Spree