Man killed by thief he was chasing in San Bernardino

(Newspro News via NBC 4)
(Newspro News via NBC 4)
(Newspro News via NBC 4)

A 19-year-old man is dead after he was shot and killed by the thief who robbed him in San Bernardino.

Christian Morales, 19, of Colton, was found bleeding in his car in a driveway on Poplar street on Monday at 8:30 pm., reports NBC 4.

Morales was robbed in a nearby park. He pursued the man in his car until the thief pulled into a driveway. After a short confrontation the robber shot Morales who was found in his car by the home’s residents.

He was taken by paramedics to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center where he died.

Police are investigating.

The death is San Bernardino’s 27th homicide this year.

Anyone with info can call Detective Lewis at (909) 384-5762 or Sgt. Sullivan at (909) 384-5615.