Posted on 07/18/2008 6:18:46 AM PDT by marktwain
A clerk at a local convenience store on North Kings Highway shot at a man who tried to rob the store last night, according to Myrtle Beach police officials.
The incident happened around 6 p.m. Tuesday when a man walked into the store and demanded money.
The clerk pulled out a handgun from under the counter, shot at the man, and missed, said Capt. David Knipes, Myrtle Beach Police's public information officer.
The bullet hit a wall, Knipes said. He said the man fled out the door.
The case is under investigation.
The shopkeeper needs to spend some time at the pistol range.
Great news indeed. If criminals start believing this will happen more often, these types of robberies should go down.
I agree.
For missing his target.
keepr = keeper
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