Crime & Safety
7-Eleven Worker Shoots Alleged Armed Robber In Oak Park: Report
The employee reportedly shot the suspect during an alleged armed robbery attempt at 7-Eleven at 240 Chicago Ave.
OAK PARK, IL — A man has been hospitalized after he was shot by a 7-Eleven employee during an alleged attempted armed robbery in Oak Park Monday night. The incident took place at approximately 11:30 p.m. at 240 Chicago Ave.
A store manager told WGN News that three men entered the 7-Eleven and walked to the back of the store. One of the men was armed, according to the manager.
An employee at the 7-Eleven then reportedly fired a gun at one suspect. The other two suspects fled and are still at large, the manager told WGN News.
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Patch reached out to Oak Park Police, but they did not immediately comment or confirm the incident. WGN notes that their information about Monday's Oak Park 7-Eleven shooting came from the store manager.
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