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Cleveland Division of Police: Amazon driver fatally shoots armed carjacker

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CLEVELAND — An Amazon delivery driver shot and killed an armed carjacking suspect in Cleveland on Saturday afternoon, according to police.

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A spokesperson from the Cleveland Division of Police confirmed the incident to 3News. According to a media release, the shooting took place at approximately 4:05 p.m. near the intersection of West 48th Street and Franklin Boulevard.

An initial investigation showed that the Amazon driver was working in the area when they were approached by the suspect. The suspect attempted to take the worker's vehicle at gunpoint.

At some point during the altercation, the suspect was shot by the worker. The suspect tried to drive away in the worker's vehicle after sustaining the gunshot wound, but crashed the vehicle shortly after driving away.

Cleveland EMS pronounced the suspect dead at the scene.

Cleveland police did not provide any additional details. The identities of the worker and suspect have not been released at this time.

The incident remains under investigation.

3News will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.

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