Pair charged after armed robbery attempt foiled by CCL holder on Chicago’s NW Side

The Brief

  • A concealed-carry license holder shot and wounded one of two men during an alleged armed robbery in Chicago’s Cragin neighborhood.
  • Police say the victim opened fire after a gun was pulled during the confrontation.
  • Both suspects were arrested and are now facing felony armed robbery charges.

CHICAGO Two men have been charged after a concealed carry license holder thwarted their alleged armed robbery Tuesday in Chicago’s Cragin neighborhood.

Robert Cooks Jr., 23, and Teryon Pittman, 24, were each charged with one felony count of armed robbery with a firearm.

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