Phenix City, Alabama
December 19, 2013
Agencies: Alabama State Bureau of Investigation | Phenix City Police Department Alabama
Cause of death: Shooting
Last updated: almost 6 years ago
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Phenix City police shot and killed a robbery suspect this morning after a 10-minute chase.
Russell County Coroner Arthur Sumbry Jr. confirmed to the Ledger-Enquirer that Cimarron Lamar Lamb, 33, was shot and later died at a Columbus, Ga. hospital.
Smith said the suspects jumped from the car and took off running. Police caught up with Lamb on 16th Ave.
"He failed to comply with some orders and there were some shots exchanged and the suspect was shot," Chief Smith claimed.
Lamb was pronounced dead around noon at Midtown Medical Center.
Chief Smith could not confirm whether or not Lamb shot at police or if he had a gun on him.