Police shot and killed a ski-masked robbery suspect to allegedly was trying to hold-up an Allstate Insurance office. The masked suspect refused to put his weapon down when ordered to do so. Police opened fire and killed the man. Earlier in the week, detectives learned from a confidential informant that the suspect, 23, was planning on robbing the office on Thursday. He was ambushed by police when he arrived at the Allstate office.
Victim's Name: Andrew Thomas
Agency Responsible: Broward County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 23
Race: Black
Date of Death: July 18, 2013
County: Broward
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Suburban