Euler Posted February 1, 2025 at 01:18 AM Share Posted February 1, 2025 at 01:18 AM CWBChicago said:→A garbage collector shot two armed robbers, killing one, outside a Chicago elementary school on Friday morning. Police said the victim, 28, is licensed to carry a concealed firearm. He was collecting trash in an alleyway next to DRW College Prep, 931 South Homan, when two men walked up, displayed a gun, and announced the robbery, according to police. An "exchange of gunfire" ensued between the robbers and the garbage collector, CPD said in a media statement. While the victim was not injured, the two robbers were not so fortunate. One of them, a 42-year-old man, collapsed about 20 feet from the school's front entrance. He was pronounced dead at the scene from a gunshot wound to the head. Police and court records show he has a lengthy criminal history, including a conviction for a 2008 armed robbery that occurred in the 1300 block of South Homan, four blocks directly south from where he died. The other robber, 20, was taken to Mt. Sinai in critical condition with a gunshot wound to his neck. EMS also took the garbage collector to St. Anthony Hospital for an evaluation, but he was in good condition, police said. Investigators found two handguns and seven shell casings at the scene. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ealcala31 Posted February 1, 2025 at 01:29 AM Share Posted February 1, 2025 at 01:29 AM Driver is FIRED! If it is a union company, hope they fight for his J-O-B... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomKoz Posted February 1, 2025 at 02:03 AM Share Posted February 1, 2025 at 02:03 AM FAFO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ealcala31 Posted February 1, 2025 at 03:25 AM Share Posted February 1, 2025 at 03:25 AM On 1/31/2025 at 8:03 PM, TomKoz said: FAFO Bang-Bang 🔫 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euler Posted February 1, 2025 at 06:30 AM Author Share Posted February 1, 2025 at 06:30 AM SCC picked this one up, too. SCC said:→... We also need someone to keep an eye on the garbage company in case they try to fire this employee for defending himself - if they aren't sending armed guards out on the streets before the sun is up, then retaliating against an employee protecting himself should be highly discouraged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomKoz Posted February 1, 2025 at 06:58 AM Share Posted February 1, 2025 at 06:58 AM Has there ever been a study as to the Tax Payer dollars Saved when a violent criminal is killed in the commission of a violent crime as compared to medically treating, using taxpayer money to publicly defend/ prosecute, and ultimately incarcerate / house / support said criminal?? Gonna bet Taxpayers win when the bad guys lose !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTHunter Posted February 2, 2025 at 05:21 AM Share Posted February 2, 2025 at 05:21 AM On 2/1/2025 at 12:58 AM, TomKoz said: Has there ever been a study as to the Tax Payer dollars Saved when a violent criminal is killed in the commission of a violent crime as compared to medically treating, using taxpayer money to publicly defend/ prosecute, and ultimately incarcerate / house / support said criminal?? Gonna bet Taxpayers win when the bad guys lose !! No food, no "facilities", no guards, etc., just a simple cremation and mass burial of multiple remains. Sounds "cost effective" to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagSlap Posted February 2, 2025 at 02:25 PM Share Posted February 2, 2025 at 02:25 PM On 2/1/2025 at 11:21 PM, JTHunter said: No food, no "facilities", no guards, etc., just a simple cremation and mass burial of multiple remains. Sounds "cost effective" to me. ...and bill the dirtbag's 'estate' for the cost of the defenders bullet. (Ammo is expensive dounchaknow....) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euler Posted February 3, 2025 at 12:43 AM Author Share Posted February 3, 2025 at 12:43 AM But wait! There's video. It doesn't show a lot, but you can see that everything was at pretty much point-blank range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ealcala31 Posted February 3, 2025 at 03:07 AM Share Posted February 3, 2025 at 03:07 AM That scene should be in the next JW. Killed one dude, struggled with another, flipped him over and shot him too. Darted from the scene afterwards. One (I guess 2) for the good guys... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Posted February 3, 2025 at 03:35 PM Share Posted February 3, 2025 at 03:35 PM "thanks" said all the tax payers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallbore Posted February 3, 2025 at 05:33 PM Share Posted February 3, 2025 at 05:33 PM Of course the good guy with get sued by both criminal "victims". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundguy Posted February 3, 2025 at 08:40 PM Share Posted February 3, 2025 at 08:40 PM On 2/3/2025 at 11:33 AM, Smallbore said: Of course the good guy with get sued by both criminal "victims". Not in Illinois they don’t! Cheers, Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euler Posted February 5, 2025 at 05:32 AM Author Share Posted February 5, 2025 at 05:32 AM CWBChicago said:→A man from Hammond, Indiana, has been charged with trying to rob a concealed carry holder working as a garbage collector outside a Chicago elementary school Friday morning. Aaron White, 23, remained hospitalized from a gunshot wound he received when the victim pulled out a firearm and began shooting during the hold-up at DRW College Prep, 931 South Homan, around 5:18 a.m. Officials said the garbage collector killed White's alleged accomplice, 42-year-old Kenneth Elliott. ... The larger robber, Elliott, confronted the victim while the second offender, allegedly White, walked up with a gun. The victim appeared to push the robber's gun away with his forearm while struggling with the Elliott. As the gunman extended his weapon again, the victim fired at least three shots, striking the armed robber, who fell to the ground. Seemingly unfazed, Elliott fought the victim even more aggressively, wrapping his arms around the man, who fired more shots until Elliott collapsed. ... White is charged with attempted armed robbery. Prosecutors will seek to have him detained after he is released from the hospital. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Posted February 5, 2025 at 03:36 PM Share Posted February 5, 2025 at 03:36 PM Isn't the perp supposed to be charged for the dead guys death too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE KING Posted February 5, 2025 at 04:35 PM Share Posted February 5, 2025 at 04:35 PM On 2/5/2025 at 9:36 AM, Jeffrey said: Isn't the perp supposed to be charged for the dead guys death too? Yep, but it's Chiraq. I'm surprised anyone got charged. 😳 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Q Public Posted February 5, 2025 at 05:48 PM Share Posted February 5, 2025 at 05:48 PM You mean besides the guy defending himself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE KING Posted February 5, 2025 at 05:49 PM Share Posted February 5, 2025 at 05:49 PM On 2/5/2025 at 11:48 AM, John Q Public said: You mean besides the guy defending himself? Yep 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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