(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency)
North Charleston, Shawwal 2, 1438, Jun 26, 2017, SPA -- A South Carolina police officer has shot and killed an armed robbery suspect.
North Charleston police spokesman Spencer Pryor said the shooting happened about 11:30 p.m. Sunday after an armed robbery at a convenience store.
Pryor says the suspect was taken to a hospital for treatment, and the State Law Enforcement Division later said he was dead. There was no indication the officer was hurt, AP reported.
State police have taken over the investigation. SLED spokesman Thom Berry said investigators were told there was a shootout between the suspect and officer.
--SPA
19:46 LOCAL TIME 16:46 GMT
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