Armed robbery thwarted by customer with concealed carry permit who fired deadly shot

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An armed robber at a Philadelphia Wingstop was shot and killed by a customer with a concealed carry permit in what police are saying was likely a “justifiable” homicide.

“Latest Philadelphia homicide ‘likely to be very quickly ruled justifiable’ @phillypolice tell FOX29 News,” said FOX 29 reporter Steve Keeley on Twitter. “53 yr old armed robber with prior arrests was in mid-hold up of WINGSTOP on Cottman Ave past 10pm & was shot&killed by customer with concealed carry permit.”

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