In Frankfort, Illinois, a person was killed during an armed robbery at Ryan’s Pub on Lincoln Highway early on a Saturday morning. Two masked, armed men entered the bar around 3:15 a.m., threatening patrons and employees with replica firearms. One of the robbers was shot by an armed patron inside the bar, while the other fled in a vehicle. The robber who was shot was pronounced dead at the scene.
The dead robber, identified as a 20-year-old, had taken money during the robbery, but most of it was recovered from his body. The Will County Sheriff’s Office is withholding his name until his family is notified. No charges have been filed yet, but witnesses are cooperating with the investigation. The guns used in the robbery were found to be replica firearms similar to airsoft guns.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing, with detectives from the WCSO working to gather more information. The community is shocked by the violent event that took place at the local pub, and people are urged to stay informed with real-time updates from Patch. Residents can sign up for free newsletters and alerts to receive the latest news from Frankfort.
