An armed robber was shot and killed Wednesday night when the owner of the business he targeted fired back, according to the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department.The Sheriff's Department said it was notified about the shooting just after 10:30 p.m. in the 2700 block of Cottage Way.A business owner reported that an armed and masked gunman entered the office in an alleged robbery attempt. The business owner said he shot the suspect, ending the incident.Paramedics pronounced the suspect dead at the scene with several gunshot wounds to his torso.Investigators were at the scene early Thursday gathering evidence and working to identify the suspect. They said the shooting was an isolated incident and there was no further threat to the public. No arrests have been made, and detectives are asking anyone with more information to come forward or call their office at 916-874-5115.

An armed robber was shot and killed Wednesday night when the owner of the business he targeted fired back, according to the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department.

The Sheriff's Department said it was notified about the shooting just after 10:30 p.m. in the 2700 block of Cottage Way.


A business owner reported that an armed and masked gunman entered the office in an alleged robbery attempt. The business owner said he shot the suspect, ending the incident.

Paramedics pronounced the suspect dead at the scene with several gunshot wounds to his torso.

Investigators were at the scene early Thursday gathering evidence and working to identify the suspect. They said the shooting was an isolated incident and there was no further threat to the public.

No arrests have been made, and detectives are asking anyone with more information to come forward or call their office at 916-874-5115.