NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - Authorities say a man attempting to rob a South Carolina Waffle House was fatally shot by a customer who intervened.
North Charleston Police Lt. Angela Johnson told multiple media outlets that shortly before 5 a.m. Saturday the armed suspect tried to rob the Waffle House. Johnson said the customer interrupted the robbery attempt, wounding the suspect.
Officers who arrived on scene found the man injured. Authorities say the 19-year-old suspect later died at a hospital.
Johnson said the customer had a valid concealed weapons permit. Johnson said no charges have been filed, but the investigation is ongoing. His identity has not been released.
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