Shortly before 3 a.m. on Sunday, a K9 deputy and Fairfield police officers responded to reports of an armed robbery near Central Way and Pittman Road.
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Upon arrival, the deputy deployed the law enforcement dog to "apprehend the suspect," said the sheriff's office in a Facebook post.
Deputies said the suspect fired his gun, which prompted the deputy to fire his in response. The suspect died from his wounds, said police.
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The Solano County Major Crimes Task Force will initiate an officer-involved shooting investigation, said the sheriff's office.