Compton, California

From Los Angeles’ NBC4.com of September 27, 2005

Alleged Robber Shot By Taco Stand Employee

Armed Teen Critically Wounded In Shooting

An armed teenage boy was shot and critically wounded by an employee of a Compton taco restaurant that he was apparently trying to rob, according to sheriff's deputies.

Deputies responded to a report of an attempted armed robbery at Flores Tacos at 1908 East Compton Boulevard at 11:18 p.m. Monday, Los Angeles County sheriff's Deputy Alba Yates said. They discovered the wounded teen when they arrived.

The wounded teen was allegedly armed and trying to rob the restaurant when an employee shot him. Detectives recovered two handguns at the scene, according to NBC4's Angela Chee.

Chee said the employee of the store who shot the alleged robber is believed to be the restaurant owner's brother.

Restaurant workers said the wounded man robbed the same taco stand last Wednesday and returned Monday night. Detectives said they could not yet confirm that and were working to determine if the shooting was justified.