DES MOINES, Iowa — One of two teenage suspects in an attempted robbery turned shooting has died, and Des Moines police said the victim shot them in self-defense.
The Des Moines Police Department posted a video update on its Facebook page.
Officers were called to the 1400 block of 13th Street just before 6:00 a.m. Monday. They said the victim reported two armed 16-year-olds approaching him and trying to rob him. Police said the victim shot the two suspects in self-defense.
One of the suspects, Liem Deng, has since died, police said.The other suspect, who hasn't yet been identified, remains in the hospital and is expected to survive.
Des Moines police investigators said they learned the two suspects were armed with handguns, and demanded the victim empty his pockets.
Officers said the victim was a concealed weapons permit holder, and after consulting with with the Polk County Attorney's Office, won't face charges.
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