A sniper hidden has died after having been pushed back and mastered by customers during an armed robbery at a bookmakers based in Plymouth, police said.
The man, in his fifties, in the branch of Ladbrokes in Crownhill road at 18: 45 GMT Friday with a mask gas and holding a gun.
Disarmament of the man and his customers held on the ground, according to police.
Police arrested the man, who was already unconscious upon arrival, but he died a short time later.
"Immediately addressed.The man has been identified but close have not yet been informed, said Devon and Cornwall Police spokesman.
Spokesman said that when the man entered the shop, he was "immediately approached" by customers and "retained still wear gas mask".
When the police arrived, they attempted to resuscitate the man until the ambulance arrived but he was pronounced dead about 20 minutes later.
The police watchdog, the independent Commission's complaints policy (IPCC), has been informed.
Ch Insp Ian Drummond-Smith said: "it is a very serious incident. We cannot speculate on what took place here today.
"A full investigation has now begun, and while the IPCC conduct their investigations, it is not appropriate to comment further."
Ladbrokes declined to comment.
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