CHICAGO (WLS) — In the early hours of Friday, a man faced a terrifying ordeal in downtown Chicago when a group of six assailants robbed him at gunpoint. In a dramatic turn, one of the armed thieves leaped into the victim’s car and discharged a firearm in an attempt to escape, according to Chicago police reports.
The incident unfolded as the 30-year-old victim was making his way back to his parked car on the 300 block of North Lake Front Drive in the Loop. It was just shy of 2 a.m. when the suspects, brandishing weapons, approached him. They assaulted the man, leaving him defenseless, and seized his belongings.
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In a frantic bid to escape, the victim managed to get into his vehicle. However, one assailant quickly joined him, sliding into the passenger seat. During the ensuing struggle, the suspect fired a shot out of the window, intensifying the chaos.
Fortunately, the gunshot did not injure anyone. The victim continued driving and soon found nearby patrolling officers to alert them about the incident. Responding swiftly, police apprehended the suspect who attempted to flee on foot in the vicinity of the 100 block of West Wacker Drive.
Remarkably, despite the traumatic experience, the victim chose not to seek medical treatment.
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Officers recovered a weapon from the scene, and charges are pending as Area Three detectives investigate.
Further information was not immediately available.
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