US EditionShopkeeper Kills Suspect In Santa Monica Robbery: Reports
- A shoe store owner at Sole & Laces, located on the popular Santa Monica shopping area known as the Third Street Promenade, fatally shot a man during an attempted robbery around 9:30 p.m. On Sunday night.
- The shooting followed a targeted incident during a private after-hours sale where a second person entered, sprayed the owner with a chemical irritant, and a struggle ensued.
- The store owner, who legally owned a firearm, shot the suspect during the incident; the suspect was transported to a hospital where he later died, and authorities apprehended the customer involved in arranging the private transaction on suspicion of participating in the attempted robbery.
- According to police, after an altercation, the victim—who legally owned a firearm—discharged the weapon, injuring the suspect. Authorities confirmed that there is no continuing danger to the community.
- Authorities indicated the incident was targeted and involved individuals familiar with one another; the shopkeeper is fully cooperating, and there is no current risk to the public.
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A Santa Monica store owner defended his boutique shoe business and his life from two men who were allegedly trying to rob him, according to California police. The Santa Monica Police Department said police were called to the "Sole & Laces" store on the famed Third Street Promenade at about 9:30 p.m. on Sunday over the incident, according to the Los Angeles Times. 'He took care of things and defended himself and his store, and his life, and his f…
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