One person was shot and killed during the attempted robbery of a Brinks armored truck near Greensboro Tuesday morning, deputies said.
It happened at about 9:15 a.m. in a grocery store parking lot off Burlington Road near Golf House Road W in Whitsett.
Deputies say while responding to the attempted robbery call, they learned a shooting happened. One person was found dead with a gunshot wound when they arrived, deputies said. The person's identity has not been released.
"This appears to be an isolated incident, and there is no immediate threat to the community," deputies said.
A retired Marine said it was an unexpected sight to see while he was out getting breakfast. "I mean, what goes through your head seeing something like that?" Fitch Brown said. "Somebody could get hit with a stray bullet. Just not a good idea."
A woman, who didn't want to be identified, said she called 911 when she realized what was happening. She said she heard gunshots and then saw a man in a dark gray sedan back out and leave.
Anyone with additional information is asked to call detectives at 336-641-5971 or Guilford County Crime Stoppers at 336-373-1000.