Amazon delivery driver allegedly shoots, kills suspected armed carjacker in Cleveland: Police

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - An Amazon driver shot and killed an alleged armed carjacker on the West Side Saturday afternoon.

Police are still on scene at West 48th Street and Franklin Blvd in Cleveland.

Police say the Amazon driver was in the area working just after 4 p.m. when he was approached by the suspect, who allegedly tried to carjack the Amazon worker at gunpoint.

Police say the suspect got behind the wheel and police believe the suspect then crashed the Amazon vehicle.

The Amazon worker shot the suspect at some point during the encounter.

The suspect was then pronounced dead on the scene.

W. 48th Street is closed in the area.

Police say this is just preliminary information and they are still investigating.

This is a developing story. Return to 19 News for updates.

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