Phoenix Police Shoot, Kill Armed Robbery Suspect After Chase

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Phoenix police shot and killed an armed robbery suspect about 10:50 p.m. Tuesday following a chase that ended in a crash.

FOX 10 reports that police spotted the suspect’s vehicle and attempted to pull it over, but a chase ensued instead.

Inside the vehicle were the male suspect and a woman.

Following the crash the couple was ordered to put their hands in the air. The male suspect was allegedly holding a gun when he raised his hand.

KTAR notes that police shot the male suspect, killing him. The female passenger was detained by police.

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