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Fleeing Casino Robber Shot, Killed5 August 2002LAS VEGAS – As reported by the Las Vegas Review-Journal: ``A fleeing robber opened fire inside Boulder Station and wounded a casino employee late Friday before a security guard shot him dead, authorities said. ``All evidence indicates the guard's use of deadly force was justified, police said, but the case also will be reviewed by the Clark County District Attorney's Office. ``Asked Saturday whether police considered the guard a hero for stopping the bandit, Lt. Tom Monahan replied, "Absolutely." ``…Police also lauded the actions of the wounded slot employee, who was shot twice while trying to foil the heist. ``The employee was in good condition Saturday after treatment at University Medical Center for gunshot wounds to the chest and shoulder. Another employee knocked down by the robber was transported to Desert Springs Hospital and treated for minor injuries. ``…The suspect approached a change booth, brandished a pistol and demanded money. ``After getting the cash, he ran out the casino's front doors, but then reversed direction and re-entered. As he ran through the casino, the robber opened fire…” |