Officers saw and attempted to approach the teen, who then ran into a residence, where officers initiated a SWAT incident.

A 17-year-old boy was taken into custody Monday night after allegedly attempting an armed robbery and firing gunshots at a 60-year-old man on the South Side, police said.

According to Chicago Police, the man was walking near Pershing and Wentworth, just before 8:20 p.m., when the teen approached him and tried to take his belongings, leading to a struggle.