Armed man hospitalized after attempting to rob CPL holder in Detroit

An attempted armed robbery in Detroit late Wednesday night landed a suspect in the hospital after he targeted someone who had a concealed pistol license.

The incident happened in the 14600 block of Gratiot shortly before 10 p.m., Detroit police said.

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According to officers, an adult man tried to rob another adult man. 

The victim, who was armed, fired shots, striking the suspect. 

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He was taken to a local hospital by medics and was listed in critical condition.

The victim is cooperating with police, officers said. Both weapons were also recovered at the scene.