Authorities say two men fought back after they were approached by a person armed with a gun who attempted to rob them in West Palm Beach on Saturday night.

WEST PALM BEACH — An alleged robber was fatally shot with their own firearm Saturday night in West Palm Beach after two victims fought back and gained control of the gun, according to preliminary findings by city police.

According to investigators, two adult males were sitting inside a parked car in the 600 block of 37th Street near Broadway at around 10:48 p.m. when they were approached by an armed person who allegedly attempted to rob them. During an ensuing struggle, one of the victims armed himself with the assailant’s gun, shooting and killing the suspect, according to West Palm Beach police spokesman Sgt. David Lefont.

No further information was immediately available.

Lefont said an investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to contact the West Palm Beach Police Department at 561-822-1900.

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