Security officer killed in Subway robbery attempt in Killeen, Texas. http://www.statesman.com/news/breaking-news/security-officer-fatally-shot-killeen-robbery-attempt/mze7KAVgkzrqtVvAV08ZCM/

 

By Rachel Rice Austin Community Newspapers Staff

 

A security guard on duty at a Subway in Killeen was fatally shot early Sunday morning during an attempted robbery, according to police. The gunman is still at large.

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Killeen police responded to a 911 call for a robbery at a Subway restaurant on FM 440 at 3:42 a.m. Sunday, according to a news release. Upon arrival, officers located a man with a gunshot wound. The victim was taken to Baylor Scott & White hospital in critical condition and later died, it said.

According to the police statement, the investigation indicates the gunman, a stocky black male about 5 feet 6 inches tall, entered the restaurant wearing a ski mask, a dark gray sweatshirt, black shorts with red and white trim and white tennis shoes. The security guard on duty approached the suspect and spoke to him. During the “verbal altercation,” according to the police statement, the security guard was fatally shot.

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Several other people and employees were also inside the store at the time, but no other injuries were reported. The incident is still under investigation. Authorities are asking anyone with information to call 254-526-8477.

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