Alleged Teen Robber Shot To Death In Oak Park: Police

OAK PARK, IL — A teenage boy from Chicago was shot and killed during an attempted robbery in Oak Park around 11:15 a.m. Saturday. Police said the incident occurred when the 16-year-old attempted to rob a 24-year-old man at gunpoint in the parking lot of a bank at Austin Boulevard and Madison Avenue. The men exchanged gunfire and the 24-year-old man, who was legally armed, fatally shot the 16-year-old, according to police.

After being shot, the teen entered a waiting car and fled into Chicago. He was taken to John Stroger hospital, where he was pronounced dead, police said. Police are still trying to determine how the juvenile got to Stroger Hospital. An off-duty Chicago police officer detained the robbery victim, who has a valid conceal-and-carry permit and is being questioned in the investigation, according to a statement from police.

Last year, 63 people were wounded and six people were killed in shootings on Memorial Day weekend in Chicago.

Police have not released the names of either party. If you have any information about this incident, contact Oak Park Police Department at 708-386-3600.

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ORIGINAL STORY:

Police are investigating an incident in Oak Park at Austin and Madison Saturday afternoon; residents have reported hearing several gunshots. Community Organizer Anthony Clark said a neighbor reported eight to nine shots fired in that vicinity. Shortly after, police tape was surrounding U.S. Bank building at that intersection.

Other community members expressed concern about the incident.

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>>Photo credit: Anthony Clark, Suburban Unity Alliance