Police: Armed robbery suspect shot, killed by victim
AUBURN, Wash. - Auburn police say an armed robbery suspect was shot and killed by the person he tried to rob.
Authorities said around 9:02 p.m., a person was walking out of a business in a small strip mall at 240 Auburn Way S.
According to police, a suspect jumped out of a nearby car and held them at gunpoint.
The victim pulled out his own gun and was shot in the arm, but was still able to shoot and kill the suspect.
Police say the victim was critically injured in the attack.
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