Robber Killed by Store Owner Identified

Wednesday, Nov 25, 2009  |  Updated 8:15 PM EDT
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Robber Killed by Store Owner Identified

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Prince George's County police have identified the man killed when a store owner took away a robber's gun and shot him with it.

Police said 32-year-old Leon Abney, of Washington, was shot and killed Nov. 17 when he and another person tried to rob the Food Zone in Fort Washington.

The owner managed to get the gun away from one of them and shot him. The second man fled the scene.

Police are still seeking the second man.

Copyright Associated Press
Posted Nov 25, 2009
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