Illinois Ambulance Struck Three Times By Bullets While On A Call

First responders already have a tough enough job without adding anything to it but in this situation, it got very scary quickly.

God Bless The First Responders In Illinois

As residents of Illinois, we are lucky to have amazing first responders that work and live all over our state. Those incredible people are ready to go to the limit to help someone in trouble and not think twice about it. They are very special people.

RELATED: Illinois Mail Truck And Crossing Guard Caught In Middle Of Gun Fight

Just imagine what they do and see on a daily basis. That's already dangerous. What if it got worse? For example, what if someone started shooting at an ambulance that was out trying to save someone's life? That's just crazy to think about.

According to cbsnews.com,

Shots Fired At Ambulance In Illinois

The incident just happened a couple of nights ago in the Logan Square Neighborhood of Chicago. There was an emergency call for an ambulance. So, a couple of paramedics hopped in the vehicle and took off. Before they could get to the rescue location, they were stopped by what seemed to be an innocent bystander.

RELATED: Ambulance Stolen From Inside Illinois Fire House

The suspect blocked the road with his vehicle then got out of the car and began shooting his gun at the ambulance while he was yelling at the top of his voice. Luckily, the paramedics were able to escape unharmed. The police were able to track down the shooter and arrested him before he tried to do it again.