A man near the University of Southern us-regions fought back against three armed would-be robbers, killing one of them with a gun they dropped during the altercation.
Three armed men in their 20s exited a vehicle early Saturday morning in South Los Angeles and attempted to rob the unidentified man, crime spokesperson Norma Eisenman told the Los Angeles Times.
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The two other would-be robbers fled. The man who was shot was pronounced dead at the scene.
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The investigation is ongoing, and no charges have been filed, the Los Angeles Times reported. The victim was questioned by police and released.
The attempted robbery in Los Angeles comes as numerous brazen theft cases have plagued the city and other areas in the state, most notably smash-and-grab lootings.
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Los Angeles police are also warning residents of the continuing trend of follow-home robberies.
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A Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson told Fox News earlier this month that follow-home robberies seem to be “popping up everywhere” in the city.
