Chicago Fire Department paramedics take down man after he tries to rob them
CHICAGO -- Two Chicago Fire Department paramedics were attacked and robbed overnight Sunday into Monday, but the medics succeeded in taking down the robber.The medics were not armed, and they did not know if the robber had a gun. Nevertheless, they managed to flip the script with their bare hands.Just before 2 a.m.
'Cleary said the medics were unarmed, and used their bare hands to defend themselves.'Normally they'll steal tools off of an engine or a truck, so this is odd,' said Cleary, 'but it does happen.'The robber took the paramedics' money and a cellphone, which was recovered after the arrest.Ald. Matt O'Shea was left in disbelief by what happened.'Anger, frustration, not surprised though,' said O'Shea.
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