Man killed in Solano County officer-involved shooting

A man was shot and killed by law enforcement in Fairfield early Sunday morning. 

Officials say at approximately 3:00 a.m. they responded to reports of a robbery. 

They say they found the suspect armed with a gun near Central Way and Pittman Road.

A sheriff's deputy used a police dog in an attempt to apprehend the suspect. In response, the suspect allegedly fired his gun. 

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The deputy returned fire, hitting the suspect who died from the injuries.

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Officials did not provide a description of the suspect or if anything was stolen.

The investigation is ongoing. 

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