We could learn in days if a man who shot a robber will face criminal charges.

Minneapolis police investigators are close to finishing their investigation of Thursday's shooting death of Darren Evanovich, 23, of Minneapolis, the man killed when his armed robbery of a woman in a Cub Foods parking lot was interrupted by an armed witness.

The case will go to the Hennepin County Attorney's office, which will determine if a crime was committed. The witness, who has not been publicly identified, was held for questioning and released Friday.

Authorities said Evanovich, who was on probation for a 2009 attempted first degree robbery and simple robbery charges, robbed and then pistol-whipped a 53-year-old woman at about 9:45 p.m. Thursday in the 2800 block of 26th Av. S., leaving her with minor injuries.

The armed witness, who has a permit to carry a weapon, said he gave chase, pursuing Evanovich a short distance as he ran behind the Super Grand Buffet restaurant. There was a confrontation and then the witness shot and killed Evanovich, according to police. The witness stayed until police arrived and gave them his account of what happened. Authorities said they found two weapons at the scene.

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