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.