LANSING — A would-be armed robber got more than he bargained for when he tried to hold a man up on Tuesday, according to police.

Lansing police Capt. Jim Kraus said officers were dispatched to the area of Ballard Street and Reo Road about 4:40 p.m. on a reported armed robbery. A caller had informed police a man wielding a stun gun was robbing another man.

Officers arrived and found the victim, a 28-year-old man, had shot the suspect in the buttocks. Kraus said the victim had a valid concealed pistol license and therefore was carrying the firearm legally.

The suspect, a 17-year-old man, was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Kraus said his wound was not life-threatening.

Lansing police continue to investigate the incident.

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