COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Police say an armed man robbing an auto sales store in north Columbus was shot and killed by a store employee.
The shooting occurred at Advanced Auto Sales at 657 E. 5th Avenue about 5 p.m. Monday.
According to Columbus police, the shooting stemmed from an attempted robbery. The suspected robber entered the business and asked to use the restroom, then came out showing a gun and demanding cash.
Police told NBC 4 that the attendant gave the robbery suspect money, but he said it wasn't enough and began pistol-whipping the attendant. Another employee was able to retrieve a gun and shot the robber.
The robber was pronounced dead at the scene.
The employee suffered a broken nose and was treated and released from Grant Medical Center.
Police continue to investigate the robbery and shooting. No charges have been filed at this time.
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