Chicago Homeowner Shoots Alleged Intruder During South Side Break-In

Summary

A Chicago homeowner with a valid Illinois Concealed Carry License shot and injured a 59-year-old alleged intruder attempting to break into his garage on the city's South Side around 2:39 a.m. on March 7, 2026. The incident, which occurred in the 5100 block of South Loomis Boulevard, highlights defensive gun use by law-abiding citizens, with the Crime Prevention Research Center noting that concealed carry permit holders have extremely low rates of firearm-related violations.