CCL holder shoots attempted armed robber at Orland Park gas station
A Concealed Carry License holder shot an armed person during an attempted robbery in Orland Park on Tuesday morning, police said.
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A Concealed Carry License holder shot an armed person during an attempted robbery in Orland Park on Tuesday morning, police said.
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