“Had the good Samaritan not joined the gun battle, the Cicero cop might not be alive today, and the accused shooter might have gotten away.
“We remain unconvinced, all the same, that concealed carry is good for Chicago or Illinois. There is no convincing evidence — just the occasional anecdote — that permitting people to walk around with concealed guns detours (sic)crime. There is credible evidence, on the contrary, that concealed carry leads in the long run to more crime.” – One brave rescue of a Cicero cop doesn’t justify concealed guns – Chicago Sun-Times Editorial Board