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Attempted robbery at gas station in South Side ends fatally: 1 suspect killed, victim injured


Attempted robbery at gas station in South Side ends fatally: 1 suspect killed, victim injured

A suspect is dead and a victim is in the hospital after an attempted robbery at a South Side gas station ended in a stabbing and shooting.

The incident occurred at 11:14 a.m. Wednesday in the 7600 block of S. Halsted St.

The victim, a 36-year-old man, was inside the gas station when he was confronted by two suspects – a 38-year-old man and a 20-year-old man.

The suspects grabbed the victim by his hair and demanded his belongings, Chicago police said. The victim then pulled out a knife and stabbed the 38-year-old suspect, police said.

The 20-year-old suspect then pulled out a gun and shot the victim in the face, police said.

The victim and suspects attempted to leave the scene, but officers were able to arrest the suspects.

The victim was taken to University of Chicago Hospital and is in stable condition.

The 38-year-old suspect who was stabbed was taken to University of Chicago Hospital, where he died from his injuries. His identity was not released.

No other injuries were reported and a firearm was recovered at the scene. The investigation is ongoing.

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