Texas man shoots, kills 2, allegedly defending himself at ATM: 'Robbery that didn't go well for robbers'
San Antonio police say that they believe the man acted in self defense when he shot and killed the attempted robbers
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Authorities in Texas believe a man who shot and killed two people was acting in self-defense after two men allegedly attempted to rob him while he was taking money out of an ATM.
In a press conference, the San Antonio Police Department's Chief William McManus said that on Friday, July 7 at approximately 1 p.m., a man in his 20s went to a Chase Bank about 15 minutes from downtown San Antonio, Texas.
Chase Bank credit card with "blink" technology is displayed during a press conference at an Arby's restaurant on June 8, 2005 in Denver, Colo. (Thomas Cooper/Getty Images)
Police said that the unidentified man drove up to a drive-by ATM to withdraw money and saw two people drive towards him who attempted to rob him.
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He fired at both of the would-be robbers with a handgun and killed them both.
"It was a robbery that didn’t go well for the robbers," McManus shared during the press conference.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}"It was a robbery that didn’t go well for the robbers."
San Antonio Police Department's Chief of Police William McManus spoke with local reporters on July 7 regarding a shooting at a Chase Bank in San Antonio, Texas. (San Antonio Police Department)
Police said everyone involved is believed to be in their 20s.
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According to McManus, the shooting remains under investigation without any immediate charges being filed.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}"They’re going to interview him further," McManus said. "Right now, we’re looking at him as the victim of a robbery who was acting in self-defense."
The San Antonio Police Department said that they believe that the victim was reacting in self-defense when he shot and killed two would-be robbers. (San Antonio Police Department)
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Authorities did not immediately identify the victim, or the two men killed.