Fatal Gunshot in Nevada Jewelry-Store Robbery Was Fired by Security Guard

The robbery suspect had displayed a gun.

It was a security guard’s bullet that killed a jewelry-store worker in an attempted robbery Saturday night in Henderson, NV, the Las Vegas Sun reports.

The suspect had displayed a gun during the robbery of Jared The Galleria of Jewelry, police said.

The Sun reports that, according to authorities: “The security guard attempted to subdue the suspect and fired his weapon, missing the suspect and hitting the victim.” Police said the guard won’t be charged.

The employee who died was a 57-year-old woman.

Police are now searching for the suspect. When caught, he’ll face charges of murder and attempted robbery, police said.

No jewelry or money was taken in the robbery attempt, the Sun reports.

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