Suspect killed in robbery attempt after exchanging gunfire with security guard in Mid-City

MID-CITY, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A suspect was killed during a robbery attempt after exchanging gunfire with a security guard at a Mid-City strip mall Friday morning, police said.

The shooting was reported shortly after 10 a.m. near the intersection of Venice and Hauser boulevards.

Two suspects were at a check-cashing business at the strip mall and confronted a security guard and the business owner, Los Angeles police said.

A struggle over money ensued, and a suspect shot the security guard, who returned fire, striking the suspect.

Police said the suspect died at the scene, and the security guard was hospitalized in unknown condition.

A second male suspect ran away and remains on the loose. A description of the person was not available.

Police also recovered a handgun.

Saturn Street Elementary School, located just two blocks from the scene, was placed on lockdown as a precaution.

City News Service contributed to this report.