A concealed carry permit holder in Illinois defended himself and a friend from armed robbers during a Facebook Marketplace transaction, resulting in a shootout that left one suspect dead.
The permit holder, a legal gun owner from another state, was not charged and the incident is under investigation.
Peoria Police Department’s Semone Roth wrote, “The investigation has determined that this was an attempted robbery setup and there was no intention to sell a vehicle.”
Police advise the public to exercise caution and use highly visible, preferably video-surveilled locations for similar transactions.
“The Peoria Police Department would like to remind the public to remain vigilant during Marketplace-type transactions,” she continued.
“Use good judgment when it comes to selecting meetup locations that are highly visible and preferably under video surveillance. The parking lot and lobby of the police department are also available to conduct such transactions,” advised Roth.
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