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Police: Armed man killed after attempting to rob tow truck driver with CPL in Detroit

(CBS DETROIT) - An armed man was killed after he tried to rob a tow truck driver who had a concealed pistol license, according to the Detroit Police Department.

The incident happened at about 9:30 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 26, in the 15400 block of Young Street. 

Police say the armed man tried to rob the tow truck driver, but the tow truck driver had a CPL, was armed and shot the man.

The man was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.

According to police, the incident remains under investigation. 

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