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Loss Prevention Officer Tased Trying to Stop Robbery Suspect

Colorado Springs police arrested a man after they say he robbed a store with a weapon and injured a loss prevention officer.

Police say on Tuesday just after 6 PM, officers responded to the Best Buy off of North Academy Boulevard for a robbery. They say a man attempted to steal merchandise from the store, and when he was leaving, was confronted by a loss prevention officer. Officers say a brief struggle happened, and that’s when the officer was tased by the suspect with a stun gun.

Colorado Springs officers arrived and saw a man matching the description of the suspect running through the parking lot. After a short chase, police arrested Fernandez Matthews… KKTV11 News

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