AURORA | Police said an armed gunman was shot dead by an East Colfax convenience store security guard Saturday night after a struggle for the man’s handgun.
Officers were called to the 7-Eleven store at 12085 E. Colfax Ave. at about 9 p.m. after reports of a shooting.
“When officers arrived at the scene, they located a 36-year-old man with a gunshot wound,” police spokesperson Joe Moylan said in a statement. The man was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries and died.
Police said an initial investigation revealed that the slain man pulled a gun on a security guard hired for the store.
“The deceased man approached the security guard from behind and pointed a gun at his head,” Moylan said. “The security guard and the deceased man struggled over the firearm.”
At some point, the guard drew his own gun and shot his alleged attacker.
“The security guard was taken to APD headquarters for questioning,” Moylan said. “It appears at this time the security guard acted in self-defense.”
Further investigation is underway.