Richmond police identified the deceased as Dominique Epps, who they say entered Sugar's Crab Shack on Chamberlayne Avenue armed with a gun and wearing a mask.

"There was an employee who engaged that suspect and shot him," Richmond Police Chief Rick Edwards said. "There were shots exchanged. The robbery suspect died on scene."

The employee, who has not been identified by police, remained at the restaurant and cooperated with investigators following the shooting.

Edwards said authorities have decided not to file charges against the employee at this time.

"That doesn't mean that that won't change later, but at this point, we are still conducting our investigation, but it seems to be a use of self defense," he said.

Surveillance video from nearby businesses, including the Military Retiree

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