A shoe store owner in Santa Monica fatally shot a man during an attempted robbery on Sunday night. While conducting an after-hours sale, another individual entered and pepper-sprayed the owner, prompting a struggle. The store owner, armed with a legally owned firearm, shot the suspect, who later died in the hospital. The customer involved in the sale was arrested for his suspected role in the attempted robbery. Authorities indicate the incident was targeted and not a threat to public safety, with ongoing investigations.
"The incident appears to be targeted and involved people who knew each other, police said."
"The customer who arranged for the private sale was arrested on suspicion of being involved in the attempted robbery, according to authorities."
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