Robber shot in chest after snatching iPhone from victim, NOPD says

New Orleans police said a robber was shot in the chest after he took a victim's iPhone.The incident was reported about 6 p.m. in the 3000 block of Paris Avenue.Police said a 28-year-old man shot the robber after his iPhone was taken by the suspect."The wounded robber has been transported to the hospital," police said. "The victim of the robbery is cooperating with our detectives."No further information was made available.Sign up for our email newsletters to get breaking news right in your inbox. Click here to sign up!13484466

New Orleans police said a robber was shot in the chest after he took a victim's iPhone.

The incident was reported about 6 p.m. in the 3000 block of Paris Avenue.


Police said a 28-year-old man shot the robber after his iPhone was taken by the suspect.

"The wounded robber has been transported to the hospital," police said. "The victim of the robbery is cooperating with our detectives."

No further information was made available.

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