Suspect killed in attempted robbery in Auburn

AUBURN, Wash. — A suspect was killed in an attempted robbery Tuesday night in Auburn, police said.

Officials said the man was leaving a business at 240 Auburn Way S around 9:20 p.m. when another man jumped out of a car and tried to rob him with a gun.

The suspect fired a shot at the victim, hitting the victim in the arm. The victim also had a gun and shot the suspect.

The suspect was killed, police said.

Police are investigating.

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