A suspect died after he was shot while attempting to rob a woman in Phoenix, according to police.
The incident happened Tuesday, Nov. 21 at about 11:15 p.m. in the 19400 block of North 7th Street, near the Loop 101.
According to witnesses, a 34-year-old male grabbed a 29-year-old woman as she entered her residence. Police said the woman tried to close the door but the suspect forced his way in.
The woman then retrieved a handgun from within her home and shot at the man.
Police said the suspect fled from the home and was later located at a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Police said the early indication is that the incident was an attempted armed robbery.
The woman was not physically injured.
Officials continue to investigate.
