Crime

Man fights armed robber

A 59-year-old LaGrange, Ga. man told police he fought with an armed man who was attempting to rob him.

According to a LaGrange police report, the incident happened around 11:50 p.m. Friday in a house on Jarboe Street.

The man told officers an unknown black male with a thin build entered the house, pointed a gun at him, and demanded money. He was wearing a mask.

The man attempted to disarm the suspect and a shot was fired but nobody was injured.

The supect then ran from the house.

Anyone with information should contact LaGrange police.

Larry Gierer: 706-571-8581, @lagierer

This story was originally published October 2, 2016 at 11:46 AM with the headline "Man fights armed robber."

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