City: Man shot, killed during attempted robbery

A man involved in an attempted robbery Tuesday morning at La Loncheria was killed during the incident, according to a press release from the city’s spokesman. A man involved in an attempted robbery Tuesday morning at La Loncheria was killed during the incident, according to a press release from the city’s spokesman. Photo: Google Maps Photo: Google Maps Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close City: Man shot, killed during attempted robbery 1 / 1 Back to Gallery

A man involved in an attempted robbery Tuesday morning at La Loncheria was killed during the incident, according to a press release from the city’s spokesman.

An employee of the restaurant at 1601 S. Main St. told Midland police that a man – later identified as Eduardo Orellana – was attempting to rob the business and shot at him. The employee then fired back and hit Orellana, who died at the scene.

Police and EMS responded at about 5 a.m., according to the release.

The investigation is continuing, and it is not known at this time if the employee will face charges, spokesman Tony Castanada said Thursday.