Armed Citizen Comes to Aid of Police

by
posted on September 16, 2018
** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA's mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. **
police-lights.jpg

When police pull someone over for a traffic stop, countless things can go wrong. A case that happened near Chicago illustrates just how bad things can get.

Cicero police tried to make a traffic stop, but the driver refused to pull off the road, forcing law enforcement officers to call in more cars and box the car in at an entrance ramp to Interstate 55. The motorist then got out of his vehicle and started shooting, firing off multiple rounds and hitting one officer four times.

As other officers took cover, the suspect fled on foot, shooting wildly at the officer giving chase. Thankfully for all the law officers involved, an armed citizen was near at hand, and he started firing in defense of the police. That gave the law team time to fire, too. One bullet hit the suspect, though it is unclear whether the round came from the armed citizen or police.

“We were lucky enough to have a citizen on street that is a concealed-carry holder, and he engaged in gunfire with this offender who was struck one time,” Cicero Police Superintendent Jerry Chlada told reporters at a press briefing.

Because the armed citizen, who has not been identified, helped end the situation quickly, the injured officer, Luis Duarte, received prompt medical treatment and has been listed in good condition after surgery.

The motorist that police were checking also survived and is listed in serious condition.

Latest

Start Hearing, SoundGear graphic
Start Hearing, SoundGear graphic

New NRA Partners For Hearing Health

Start Hearing and SoundGear, divisions of Starkey, have partnered with the NRA to promote hearing health among members.

Important Notice To Members: Exercise Your Rights, Assist In The Nomination Of Directors

The NRA Bylaws provide for the election of one-third of the members of the Board of Directors each year. This means that the terms of office of 25 Board members will expire at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Members next year.

NRA Media’s New Executive Director

NRA Media is proud to introduce Mike Sanford as executive director of NRA Media.

The Armed Citizen® July 11, 2025

True stories of the right to keep and bear arms

5 Reasons the Second Amendment Should Not Be Political

The right to keep and bear arms is enshrined in the U.S. Constitution. It is not a tool of one political party but rather is a right for all Americans, regardless of their background, income or voting history.



Get the best of America's 1st Freedom delivered to your inbox.