Two armed robbery suspects shot dead by security guard at southside sweepstakes

Jacksonville, FL — Two suspects in an armed robbery at Spin City Sweepstakes are dead after they were shot by an armed security guard.

Jacksonville Police were called around 11:30pm Sunday to the business on Beach Blvd. just east of Southside Blvd.

Upon arrival, police found two people suffering from gunshot wounds.  One died at the scene and the other died while being treated at a local hospital.

According to JSO, three suspects entered the sweepstakes business armed with guns.  During the robbery, an armed security guard who is employed by the business shot two of the suspects as they fled out the door.

A third suspect was able to escape in a dark-colored SUV.  JSO says it is reviewing video surveillance from Spin City Sweepstakes to provide a full description of the event.