Broward Sheriffs Office

Suspect Shot, Killed During Store Robbery in Deerfield Beach: BSO

The Broward Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide at a convenience store in Deerfield Beach.

The Broward Sheriff's Office is investigating a homicide at a convenience store in Deerfield Beach.

Investigators said an armed, masked suspect walked into Snappy Convenience Store at 115 Southeast 10th Street around 7:40 p.m. Friday with intent to rob the store.

BSO said two clerks pulled their own guns and shot the suspect multiple times, killing him inside the store. It's unknown what was said between the suspect and clerks.

"That suspect came to the store with the intent of robbing it. He was wearing a mask and gloves. Multiple shots were fired. He died in the store," said Gina Carter with BSO.

The clerks were not injured, nor the customer who was inside the store at the time.

Detectives are reviewing surveillance video from the store to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Investigators said it's unclear how many times the suspect was shot, or whether he shot back. His name has not been released.

Stay with NBC 6 for updates on this developing story.

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