Retired Chicago Police officer shot during attempted robbery in Lawndale
The retired officer was shot in the arm and taken to a local hospital, but the extent of his injuries was not immediately available.
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The retired officer was shot in the arm and taken to a local hospital, but the extent of his injuries was not immediately available.
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