Police: Teen suspect shot, killed during attempted robbery

ATLANTA - A teenager was shot and killed while attempting to rob someone in southwest Atlanta late Wednesday evening, according to police. 

The shooting happened around 10:10 p.m. along Drummond Street near Joseph E Lowery SW. 

Quindarious Billinger told police he opened fire on the suspect after being robbed and shot. The teen suspect was struck during the shootout and died as a result. 

Billinger was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital. No word yet on his current condition. 

Officers said they had to stop a number of apparent relatives who ran toward the scene and tried to cross the police tape.