chicago – An attempted robbery on the city's south side ended with an armed robber being shot and killed Saturday afternoon, police said.
The incident occurred around 2:51 p.m. in the 1500 block of West Garfield Street.
A 43-year-old man was outside of work when another man approached on foot, showed a firearm and demanded his belongings, according to authorities.
During the struggle over the weapon, the robber was shot in the torso. He was taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition but was later declared dead.
The 43-year-old man was not reported injured.
District detectives are investigating the circumstances of the accident. No further details were immediately available.
