Customer Shoots Suspect During Attempted Holdup At Orland Gas Station: Police

ORLAND PARK, IL — A robbery suspect was shot by a customer during an attempted holdup at an Orland Park gas station Tuesday morning, police said.

At approximately 9 a.m., the Orland Park Police Department responded to a report of shots fired in the area of 15100 Harlem Ave. Police and investigators at the scene confirmed a shooting. Officials said the scene was immediately contained, and no suspect is at large.

Subscribe

According to police, a customer was pumping gas at the Shell station when a suspect attempted an armed holdup. In response, the customer—an Illinois Concealed Carry License holder—fired their guby, striking the suspect, police said. The suspect was taken to a local hospital for treatment.

Police did not disclose the sex of either person involved.

There is no threat to the public at this time, police said Tuesday mory. A heavy police presence will remain in the area as the investigation continues.

The customer is cooperating with police, and the investigation is ongoing. Additional updates will be shared as information becomes available, police said.