An armored truck employee died after witnesses reported hearing shots fired during a robbery Wednesday morning in Kings Mountain.

The Kings Mountain Police Department confirmed that an armed robbery occurred on E. Kings Street. Channel 9’s Ken Lemon saw the scene near a pharmacy with an open ATM.

One person died and witnesses told Lemon they heard at least two gunshots. A witness was working nearby and tried to help the victim, but the victim was dead by the time police arrived.

According to Lemon, a Loomis truck was parked next to the ATM and there was a large bag on the ground.

Police have not said if a suspect is being sought, and few details about the robbery are known at this time.

This is the latest armored truck robbery in our area this year. Channel 9 reported at least three other armored truck robberies in 2024 that are being investigated in the area.

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The police department says it will provide more information later Tuesday. We will update this article when details become available.

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