Death At The Mall

"Edmonton, AB (CA) - A man attempting to rob a liquor store in Edmonton shot and killed himself Thursday morning, apparently after shooting another man dead in a robbery attempt at a nearby spa.

"Police were first called to the Bella Tonic spa in a strip mall at Mill Woods Road and Milbourne Road E. at 10:15 a.m., when a man attempted to rob the establishment at gunpoint.

"A male employee of the spa was shot and killed when he confronted the robber, police spokesperson Jeff Wuite said.

"Ten minutes later, police got a call about an armed robbery at a liquor store in the Milbourne Market Mall, one block north.

"The suspect, who matched a description of the man who robbed the spa, shot himself when he saw police waiting outside the store, Wuite said.

"He was pronounced dead at the scene.

"Streets around the spa were closed while police continued their investigation."

From CBCnews.ca...