Man shoots, kills suspect who tried to rob him in Capitol Hill street

SEATTLE – A would-be robbery victim turned the tables on his attacker, killing the suspect who allegedly demanded money from the man early Tuesday in Capitol Hill. police said.

Police say the man was in the 1000 block of East John Street at 1:12 a.m. when a 24-year-old man tried to rob him.

The 39-year-old man told police he took out his gun and opened fire, shooting the suspect.

Detectives say the potential robbery suspect was rushed to a hospital, where he later died.