Attempted Armed Robbery Near Melrose Avenue Backfires When Victim Shoots First

Two would-be robbers near Melrose Avenue, one of LA’s busiest shopping districts, were surprised when their victim pulled his own gun and shot them in self-defense. Residents of the area say the incident is representative of a recent rise in crime. John Cádiz Klemack reports for NBC4 on July 21, 2021.