Police: Cab Driver Kills Armed Robber
Cab Driver Had CCW, Police Say
POSTED: Thursday, July 23, 2009
UPDATED: 10:37 am EDT July 23,
2009
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DETROIT -- The victim of an armed robbery shot and killed his robber Thursday morning, police said.Police said an armed man attempted to rob a cab driver at the Citgo Gas Station on McNichols Street around 5 a.m.The cab driver pulled out a gun and fired several rounds, striking the thief three times, said police.The man was transported to Detroit Receiving Hospital, where he died.Police said the 38-year-old shooter called police to report the shooting. He is now in custody and being questioned.Police said the cab driver had a legitimate license to carry a concealed weapon.It is unknown at this time whether or not the cab driver will face charges.Stay with Local 4 News and ClickOnDetroit.com for further news updates on this developing story.
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