Kenner, Louisiana

From WRNO of January 30, 2010

Kenner Business Owner Shoots and Kills Robber

Incident occurred Friday night outside check-cashing establishment on Williams Boulevard

The owner of a Kenner check-cashing store shot and killed an alleged robber Friday night outside of his establishment in the 3200 block of Williams Boulevard.

Investigators say the man was approached in a parking lot by three men as he left his business just before 9pm.

One member of the trio produced a gun and struck the man in the head and then grabbed a backpack the victim had in his possession. The intended victim retrieved the backpack, pulled a gun from it and shot two of the suspects.

One of the would-be robbers was pronouced dead on the scene and the other was taken to a hospital for treatment. The third man fled before police arrived.

Authorities say the two men who were shot carried identification cards from Honduras.

Thanks to James for the tip!