Garbage truck worker kills attempted robber, another critical in Homan Square shootout

CHICAGO — A man was killed and another was injured early Friday morning in a shootout involving a CCL holder after an attempted robbery on the city’s West Side, police said.

Chicago police said the gunfight unfolded just before 5:30 a.m. in the 900 block of South Homan Avenue in Homan Square.

According to police, the victim, a 28-year-old man who was operating a garbage truck for Flood Brothers Disposal and Recycling Services, was outside of his truck in the area when he was approached by two men, a 42-year-old and a 20-year-old.

Officers said the two suspects then pulled out guns and announced the robbery, but the victim, who has a valid FOID and CCL opened fire on the would-be robbers.

Amid the shootout, the 42-year-old suspect suffered a gunshot wound to his head and was pronounced dead on the scene. The 20-year-old was shot in the neck and was taken to the hospital in critical condition.

Authorities said the victim was also taken to the hospital for an evaluation, but it is unclear if he was wounded in the shootout.

Following the shooting, officers said two weapons were recovered at the scene.

Authorities have not identified the individual killed.

Anyone with information can leave an anonymous tip at cpdtip.com.