Police: Robbery suspect shot, killed by intended victim

LITHONIA, Ga. - A young man was killed in a shooting in DeKalb County early Friday morning. 

Just after 1 a.m., police were called out to Marbut Farms Trace in unincorporated Lithonia. They found the victim at the end of a cul-de-sac, already dead next to an SUV.  Police have identified the man as 19-year-old Aaron Cobb. 

Investigators think Cobb and several others went to the location to commit robbery. 

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Detectives spent hours looking for clues, including possible surveillance video. They also canvassed the area for witnesses. 

Investigators said the intended robbery victim shot Cobb in an act of self-defense. 

Police said the other suspects are being questioned by police and are facing possible charges. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact DeKalb County police.