These 2 criminals were allegedly trying to steal a catalytic converter when a nearby homeowner spotted them up to no good. When the two thiefs realized they were spotted, they opened fire on the man. Little did they know their target had a weapon of his own. How do you feel about this?? ⬇

Would-be thief fatally shot by Lakeview homeowner in shootout, police say

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CHICAGO — A homeowner who says he saw two thieves stealing from a car fatally shot one of the suspects in a shootout, according to police.The homeowner, a 44-year-old man was sitting on the steps of his home on the 2900 block of North Wolcott Avenue around 11:12 p.m.

Wednesday when he heard a loud noise and two saw men underneath a car attempting to steal a catalytic converter.

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