Attempted robbery ends in shootout at Oakland mall
Briefly

An attempted robbery at an Oakland mall led to a shootout involving armed security personnel. A 65-year-old Mountain View woman was approached by a suspect post-business, prompting the intervention of a security guard. The suspect, armed with a firearm, fired at the guard, who returned fire, injuring the robber. The suspect fled but was found a block away and hospitalized in critical but stable condition. The woman was unharmed, and police continue searching for an accomplice involved in the attempted robbery.
The attempted robbery of a Mountain View woman escalated into a shootout between mall security and the suspect, highlighting the dangers faced in public spaces.
At approximately 4:45 p.m., a 65-year-old woman was targeted for robbery at an Oakland mall, initiating a violent confrontation with armed security.
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