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Jul 15, 2007 11:59 pm US/Eastern
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Investigation Continues After Clerk Shoots Robber
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) ―
Police continue their investigation after a would-be robber's night of crime was brought to an end when he was fatally shot on Saturday night.
Now, officials are asking for your help in identifying the man who was shot and killed.
He is described as a black male, about 25 to 30 years of age, about six feet tall, weighs around 161 pounds, with a well-groomed beard and has multiple, distinctive tattoos.
Police say at the time of the robbery he was wearing a white t-shirt, black shorts, gray tennis shoes, a black skull cap and a black and white bandana on his face.
Authorities say the alleged suspect first entered a Co-Go's on Mount Washington, demanded money and was able to get away.
Investigators tell us that the man later attempted to rob a BP along Route 51 just before midnight.
Police say the man entered the convenience store with a handgun and demanded money and tobacco products.
According to authorities, the clerk handed the would-be robber a bag of cigarettes and cigars. Then, the clerk pulled a gun, shot twice and hit the man in the chest, police add.
Officials have not yet identified the would-be robber or the clerk, but say the suspect died on the floor of the store.
Sources who have seen the surveillance tape of the incident tell KDKA's Ross Guidotti that it appears to be a self-defense shooting.
Stay with KDKA for the latest developments on this story.
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