A Chicago woman killed an alleged home intruder during an exchange of gunfire Wednesday morning shortly after 6:40 a.m.

FOX 32 reported that two alleged intruders entered the woman’s home and “flashed guns,” prompting the 23-year-old woman to pull her own gun and open fire.

Shots were exchanged and one of the two alleged intruders was shot in the chest.

ABC 7 noted the wounded suspect was transported to a hospital, where he died. Neither the homeowner nor the other alleged intruder were injured during the shootout.

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Chicago PD pointed out the female homeowner has a Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) card, and is therefore a legal gun owner.

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