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Man shot and killed during Fairmont robbery attempt

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — The owner of the West Side Pawn Shop shot and killed a 75-year-old man Wednesday morning in an alleged attempted robbery.

Police responded around 11:45 a.m. and found the suspected robber unresponsive on the floor, he was pronounced dead a short time later.

Preliminary reports indicate the man entered the business and approached the owner with a realistic fake gun. The owner responded by shooting the man with his sidearm.

Police said the investigation is ongoing. No charges have been filed.

 





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