Overview

• The incident occurred on May 18 during a private after-hours sale at Sole & Laces on Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade.
• The store owner shot the suspect after being sprayed with a chemical irritant in what police describe as a targeted robbery attempt.
• The suspect was transported to a hospital but later died from his injuries, according to authorities.
• Police have arrested 41-year-old Karen Melikyan of Hollywood, who allegedly arranged the sale, on charges including homicide, robbery, and conspiracy.
• Authorities emphasize that the incident involved individuals known to each other and poses no ongoing threat to public safety.