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Man Shoots Armed Robber In Waukegan

Chicago (CBS) -- A 20-year-old Waukegan man faces armed robbery charges after finding himself on the other side of a gun.

On Thursday at 1 p.m., Waukegan police say Lawrence Dye set up a meeting with a Gurnee man selling some online goods.

Lawrence Dye
(Credit: Waukegan Police Department)

Detectives say Dye arrived with another man and pulled out a gun to try to rob the seller.

The 30-year-old concealed carry holder pulled out his own weapon and shot Dye in the leg.

Police are still looking for the other suspect.

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