Shoplifter shoots convenience store clerk in the Loop

A shocking incident occurred in the Loop on Friday night when a shoplifter shot a convenience store clerk, leaving the victim critically injured. The shooting took place at the 7-Eleven located at 191 West Adams Street around 10:41 p.m. as reported by Chicago police and witnesses. The suspect, described as an unidentified man, entered the store, grabbed items from the shelves, and attempted to leave without paying. When the clerk confronted him outside the store, the suspect brandished a gun and fired shots at the victim.

The 31-year-old clerk suffered gunshot wounds to his abdomen and back and was rushed to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in critical condition. Chicago Police Department recovered three shell casings from the sidewalk in front of the store, and the store’s glass door was also damaged by the bullets.

Witnesses described the gunman as a Black man in his late 20s to early 30s with short hair, last seen wearing a black jacket and black hoodie. This tragic incident marks the fourth shooting victim in the Loop in 2026, a concerning increase compared to previous years at the same point.

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