Police: Robbery suspect shot dead by victim in North Philadelphia
Police say a man was shot dead while trying to rob someone.
PHILADELPHIA - An attempted robbery turned deadly Sunday morning when police say the suspect was shot by his victim.
The shooting took place outside a mini mart on the 2100 block of West Diamond Street around 4 a.m.
Police say the 30-year-old man was allegedly trying to rob someone when the person shot him in the chest.
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He was transported to Temple University Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Police are still looking for the shooter.