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Bystander exchanges gunfire with armed robber targeting postal worker in Buckhead

Gunshots were exchanged after police say an armed robber attempted to rob a U.S. Postal Service carrier at a Buckhead condo building on Thursday afternoon.

The 911 call came in just after 12:30 p.m., reporting the armed robbery at the Eclipse Condos located at 250 Pharr Road NE.

Police say the armed robber approached a U.S. Postal Service carrier and demanded the postal vehicle and mailbox keys. A bystander saw the armed robber, drew their own weapon and exchanged gunfire with the robber, according to police.

The robber then fled the scene.

No injuries were reported.

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