New York Self-Defense: Man fatally shoots suspect who allegedly tried to rob him in Queens: Police :: 05/31/2023

KEW GARDENS, Queens (WABC) -- A man in Queens shot and killed another person who was allegedly trying to rob him, police reported.

Officials say the shooting happened on 82nd Avenue in Kew Gardens at around 2 a.m. Wednesday.

The 32-year-old was armed with a sharp object and attempted to rob a 65-year-old of money and cigarettes, authorities said.

The 65-year-old pulled a sliver handgun and shot him as many as five times. He then called 911, stating he was in a shooting and the gun was in his jacket pocket. He voluntarily surrendered to responding officers.

The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene and a pen was discovered in his right hand.

The 32-year-old had many prior arrests for robbery, burglary, drug possession, and other related charges.

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