Akron, Ohio



From Cleveland's WKYC.com of June 28, 2004

Man killed attempting to rob USO fundraiser



A fundraiser for American troops overseas became the target of armed robbers in Akron.



During the incident early Monday morning, a security guard shot and killed one of the thieves.



Akron police tell us that the two men showed up at a Las Vegas Night fundraiser for the USO.



One of them tried to jump the counter where the money was kept. Then he aimed his gun at the security guard.



Police say that's when the guard shot and killed the robber.



The guard described the scene in a 911 call:



"He jumped the counter, he came in the door, ran across the room and jumped the counter. And we ran out the back. He chased us and when he came around the corner, he stuck the gun out and said 'Drop it' and I shot him."



The thief who was killed was identified as Kevin Moss, a 19 year old from Cleveland Heights.



His accomplice got away and is still on the run tonight.