Chicago Crime: Gunpoint Robbery at Devon-Milwaukee 7-Eleven and Gunfire During Nordica Vehicle Burglary

A pair of alarming criminal incidents occurred in close proximity in Northwest Chicago, highlighted by an armed robbery at a local convenience store and gunfire during an auto burglary.

Police reported that the 7-Eleven store situated near the intersection of Devon Avenue and Milwaukee Avenue was held up at gunpoint. Suspects entered the store, threatened employees with a firearm, and demanded cash from the register before fleeing the scene. Fortunately, no injuries were reported inside the store.

Shortly around the same timeframe, residents on nearby Nordica Avenue reported hearing gunshots. Investigators determined that the gunfire broke out during an attempted car burglary, where either the suspect or a property owner discharged a weapon during the confrontation. Police are investigating if the two neighborhood incidents are linked.

The Chicago Police Department has increased patrols in the Jefferson Park and Norwood Park areas as they search for the suspects involved in both incidents.