Posted on 11/05/2009 3:44:27 AM PST by marktwain
A barrage of gunfire erupted during a robbery attempt in the Center Point area Tuesday night, authorities said today.
Two employees of the Phone Store at 2111 Center Point Road were closing up for the night about 8 p.m. when a man came from behind a trash bin and pointed a gun at the female employee as she was getting in her car, saying "Give up your money; you might as well give it up."
When the male employee tried to take cover, the gunman opened fire. The male employee returned fire, firing eight shots at the robber who took off running, said Jefferson County sheriff's spokesman Lt. Randy Christian.
The female employee got in her car and tried unsuccessfully to chase the gunman.
Neither of the victims were injured.
Christian said they don't know whether the assailant was struck by the bullets. He was last seen running east on 21st Avenue Northeast.
Classic but necessary – someone needs more range time!
CRIMSON TRACE laser sight needed here.
Lots of time at the range and a laser sight.
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